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- Referred to local government
- Print number 4312a
- Amend (t) and recommit to local government
- Referred to local government
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BILL NUMBER:S4312A
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to displacement subscription solid waste collection services
Purpose of the bill
To provide protections to an organization providing subscription waste and recycling service when a municipality decides to give one private firm an exclusive franchise or contract; or decides to begin providing solid waste collection service itself, displacing all other firms with solid waste collection arrangements and without compensation.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Amends the general municipal law by adding a new section 97-a.
Section 2. Effective date.
Justification
When private firms are displaced, significant business losses can occur. These losses are quantified through years of building a competitive business with investments in trucks, equipment, and physical plant. For small waste service firms, these losses may cause bankruptcy. For. a large firm, the sizable debt can jeopardize operations in other communities.
With the likelihood of displacement increasing with the growth of special districts, regional authorities, and County waste management plans, New York State needs to begin to set in place protections for our small businesses investing in our communities.
This bill seeks to find that balance for reasonable and just compensation for displaced waste haulers while also maintaining the rights of the local governments.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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