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- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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BILL NUMBER:S4409
Title of bill
An act to amend the navigation law, in relation to obedience to law enforcement vessels
Purpose or general idea of bill
Any person operating a vessel who is approaching, overtaking, being approached, or being overtaken by a law enforcement vessel, using an audible signal device or flashing blue light, or any vessel approaching a stationary law enforcement vessel displaying flashing blue lights, shall immediately slow to a speed sufficient to maintain steerage only, shall alter its course, within its ability, so as not to inhibit or interfere with the operation of the law enforcement vessel, and shall proceed unless otherwise directed by an officer in the law enforcement vessel, at a reduced speed until beyond the law enforcement vessel.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends the Navigation Law by adding a new §201-a which states any person being approached be a law enforcement vessel shall immediately slow to a speed sufficient to maintain steerage only and shall alter its course within its ability and shall proceed as directed by enforcement vessel.
Paragraph 2 of §201-a establishes a fine of not more then two hundred dollars, or imprisonment for not more then seven days or both for a violation of this section.
Section 2 of the bill is the enacting clause.
Justification
It is the intent of this new statute to insure the safety of the public, and any law enforcement officer, during the operation of said type of vessel. This statute is justified as currently there are no statutes in the New York State Navigation Law or the Vehicle & Traffic Law, specifically dealing with this topic.
Prior legislative history
2009-10: S.3672 Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks & Recreation Cmte. 2008: S.7480 Tourism, Recreation and Sports Development Cmte.
Fiscal implications
None to state.
Effective date
Immediately.
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