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S584Senate2009-2010 Session

Exempts operators of law enforcement vessels from laws which regulate vessels on the navigable waters of the state while responding to emergencies

Sponsor Carl L. MarcellinoSD-5Affects Environment & Energy
Status
In Senate Committee
Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Carl L. Marcellino

Senator · Senate District 5

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  1. Committee discharged and committed to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
  2. Referred to tourism, recreation and sports development
  3. Reported and committed to codes
  4. Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
  5. Referred to tourism, recreation and sports development

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Sponsor's memo

Title of bill

An act to amend the navigation law, in relation to providing an exemption from certain laws for operators of law enforcement vessels responding to emergencies on the navigable waters of the state

Purpose

This bill exempts law enforcement from laws which regulate vessels on the navigable waters of the state while in the course of responding to emergencies.

Summary of provisions

Adds a new section 39-b of the Navigation Law to provide an exemption from certain laws for law enforcement vessels responding to emergencies on the navigable waters of the state.

Justification

The New York State Harbormaster & Bay Constable Association have raised a concern that NYS Navigation Law does not exempt bona fide law enforcement agencies from deviating from the State Law when responding to emergencies or in pursuit of law enforcement activities. Such exemptions currently exist in the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law with regards to police and emergency vehicles.

This omission may become an issue of liability on the part of State, County and Local government. This legislation will remedy the situation.

Legislative history

2002-2008: Passed Senate

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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