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History
- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Authorizes special access to hunting and fishing grounds on state land for handicapped individuals
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S1949
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to authorizing special access to hunting and fishing grounds on state land for handicapped individuals
Purpose
To authorize handicapped people access to hunting and fishing grounds on state land.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the Environmental Conservation Law by adding a new section 11-0115 to allow handicapped individuals access for hunting and fishing grounds on state land. The commissioner will authorize special access for hunting and fishing grounds on state lands. This will apply to individuals who have been issued handicapped parking Permits pursuant to section 1203-a of the vehicle and traffic law. Such rules and regu- lations are included, but not limited to allowing access to certain designated hunting and fishing grounds on state lands by ATV.
Section 2. provides that this act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
Handicapped individuals have a difficult time physically in their efforts to reach their hunting destination. This bill would authorize special access for handicapped individuals and will provide these individuals with the opportunity to utilize an ATV to enjoy hunt- ing privileges.
The commissioner will authorize special access for hunting and fishing grounds on state lands. This will apply to individuals who have been issued handicapped parking permits pursuant to section 1203-a of the vehicle and traffic law. Such rules and regulations are included, but not limited to allowing access to certain designated hunting and fishing grounds on state lands by ATV.
Enhancing access to fishing and hunting opportunities for a diverse community of disabled hunters who value these outdoor activities will ultimately enhance the number of people active and participating sports- men.
Legislative history
S5230 of 2011 - referred to environmental conser- vation S5230 of 2012 - referred to environmental conservation
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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