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History
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Authorizes bridge and tunnel officers of Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to enforce all provisions of law in and about authority facilities
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Peter Abbate
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to providing certain powers and duties to bridge and tunnel officers of the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority
Purpose or general idea of bill
Authorizes bridge and tunnel officers of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority to enforce all provisions of law in and about Authority facilities.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends Section 553, Subdivision 7-a of the Public Authorities Law. Clarifies specific duties of officers of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority.
Justification
Administrative regulations by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority management have restricted enforcement of vehicle and traffic laws as well as sections of penal law currently in effect in New York State. Officers are compelled to look the other way when violations or crimes occur in their presence, due to these new regulations. This bill clarifies specific duties of officers within the Public Authorities Law of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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