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- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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Allows for advertising structures within 500 feet of the border of Niagara Falls State Park
In Assembly Committee · Tourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development · Sponsor Dennis H. Gabryszak
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6765
Title of bill
An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to allowing advertising structures in the Niagara Falls state park
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to allow signs on land within 500 feet of the border of the Niagara Falls state park.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill adds subdivision 2-a to section 13.07 of the parks, recreation and historic preservation law to exempt the Niagara Falls state park from the provisions of the section.
Justification
Unnecessary restrictions have an adverse effect on businesses and economic development. Current law prohibits signage within 500 feet of the Niagara Falls state park unless the business obtains a permit from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation. This type of restriction hampers business activity in the area, and should be a decision that is made by the local municipality. This bill will remove this state restriction on business signage near Niagara Falls state park while keeping the local permitting process for signage intact. Adequate signage on the exterior of businesses will inform visitors of the business's existence and location. The ability to install adequate signage will promote a better environment for businesses and visitors and will encourage economic activity in the area.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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