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History
- Substituted by A1091
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.333
- Referred to local government
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Relates to command and control of volunteer wilderness/inland search and rescue teams contracted for by a municipality by law enforcement
Signed by Governor · Sponsor William Magee
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4197
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to volunteer wilderness/inland search and rescue teams
Purpose
To amend chapter 115 of the laws of 2012 to clarify the command and control of law enforcement or other state agencies engaged in search and rescue operations.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 adds a new subdivision three to section 209-bb of the general municipal law which clarifies that when a law enforcement or other state agency is engaged in a search and rescue operation, any volunteer wilderness/inland search and rescue team involved in such operation shall be under the command and control of such law enforcement or other state agency.
Justification
This chapter amendment is necessary to clarify the chain of control and command when law enforcement or other state agencies are engaged in a search and rescue operation with volunteer wilderness/inland search and rescue teams.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
Immediately.
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