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- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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Establishes the Nissequogue River state park
In Assembly Committee · Tourism, Arts And Sports Development · Sponsor Michael J. Fitzpatrick
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Title of bill
An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to establishing the Nissequogue River state park
Purpose
To statutorily designate certain state-owned land as the Nissequoque River State Park.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law to add a new § 13.32 designating certain state land as the Nissequoque River State Park.
Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
The parcel of land described within the legislation is more commonly known as the site of the former Kings Park Psychiatric Center located in the heart of the Kings Park community in the town of Smithtown. In December of 2006, this parcel was designated as state parkland by administrative transfer between the Office of General Services, the Office of Mental Hygiene and the Department of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation. For most, that designation represents the full culmination of the will of the local community and its elected leadership. However, for some it remains an act that could potentially be reversed by administrative fiat contrary to the wishes of the local community. While municipal dedication of parkland is subject to legislative endorsement, the acquisition and dedication of state parkland customarily does not involve an act of the Legislature. This bill is necessary to ensure the parcel herein described remains parkland pursuant to the wishes of the community and with the full force and effect of legislative action.
Prior legislative history
2008: Passed Senate/Assembly Tourism, Arts and Sports Development Cmte.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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