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Senator · Senate District 45
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Substituted by A7667A
- Ordered to third reading cal.1344
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to health
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Authorizes certain campgrounds without dumping stations to provide a list of dumping stations
Vetoed · Sponsor Addie Jenne
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5591
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to authorizing certain campgrounds to provide a list of dumping stations
Purpose of bill
This legislation would authorize a campground with fifteen or fewer campsites which does not have a dumping station to provide a written list of at least three dumping stations within a thirty mile radius of the campground. In addition, the legislation provides that each such campground which does not have a dumping station shall inspect each campsite upon the arrival and exit of an occupant and at least once a week an inspection while the campsite is occupied.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill amends section 225 of the public health law, by adding a new subdivision 5-d, to provide that the sanitary code shall authorize a campground with fifteen or fewer campsites which does not have a dumping station to provide a written list of at least three dumping stations within a thirty mile radius of the campground. Section two provides for an immediate effective date.
Justification
This legislation would ensure that existing campgrounds with fifteen or fewer campsites are able to continue to operate without having to install a dump station. Our small campgrounds provide a valuable service to campers and support tourism. There are often times when state parks are full and campgrounds are able to provide sites for campers. The expense of installing a dump station for these small businesses is cost prohibitive and will put these campgrounds out of business. This law acknowledges the fact that there are likely several dump stations within a reasonable distance and thus there is no compelling need for additional capacity and build up of duplicative infrastructures. This legislation provides for inspections of relevant campers to ensure environmental concerns are addressed and so that prompt and appropriate action is taken in case of contamination. In the process, complete assurance of environmental protection.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to State.
Effective date
Immediately.
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