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History
- Substituted by A4665A
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.585
- Print number 3636a
- Amend and recommit to local government
- Referred to local government
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Authorizes the county of Ontario to apply to the federal government to establish, operate and maintain foreign trade zones within such county
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Brian Kolb
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3636A
Title of bill
An act to amend the county law, in relation to allowing Ontario county to participate in the Foreign Trade Zone program
Purpose or general idea of bill
Authorizes the county of Ontario to apply to the federal government to establish, operate and maintain a foreign trade zone or zones and foreign trade sub-zone or sub-zones within such county, and adjacent counties of Livingston, Wayne, Seneca, Yates, and Steuben.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Amends Section 224 of the County Law by adding a new subdivision 28 to allow for the County of Ontario to make application to the Foreign Trade Zones Board established by Congress.
Section 2. Contains the effective date.
Justification
Numerous companies within Ontario County expressed interest in having access to Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) benefits. The Ontario County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) recognized the need for FTZ status in Ontario County by passing a resolution to apply for FTZ grantee status under an Alternative Site Framework (ASF) on August 21, 2012.
The Counties of Wayne, Yates, Seneca, Steuben and Livingston have expressed a desire to join OCEDC's application for FTZ grantee status.
The Ontario County Board of Supervisors supports OCEDC's application for FTZ grantee status and passed resolution NO. 868-2012 on December 21, 2012 requesting that this enabling legislation be adopted.
The establishment of a new Zone under ASF will help the region serve the trade-related needs of businesses by providing the proposed Grantee with the efficiency and flexibility in serving prospective users at the speed of business. It will bring job opportunities to the area, encourage the development of other businesses and further expand the area's logistics status. By creating a more business friendly environment, the retention, expansion and relocation of businesses will naturally occur. The resulting economic impact will yield two positive results: added household earnings and an additional tax base for the funding of public project expansion and modernization.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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