Establishes movable soccer goal safety

BILL NUMBER:S4713B

Title of bill

An act to amend the general business law, in relation to establishing safety standards for moveable soccer goals

Purpose or general idea of bill

This bill is designed to prevent injuries and fatalities resulting from improperly secured portable soccer goals by mandating that certain safety guidelines be followed.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 amends the general business law by adding a new section 398-e. Subsection 1 defines a "movable soccer goal".

Subsection 2 states that the Department of State, in consultation with the Office of Parks, Recreation. and Historic Preservation, shall promulgate the rules and procedures for the safety standards and for the proper anchoring or moveable soccer goals. These rules shall comport with the "Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goal Safety" published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Subsection 3 stipulates that any person, firm, corporation, or legal must erect the moveable soccer goal in accordance with the guidelines defined in the article, which shall ensure that the goal is properly secured and anchored into the ground.

Subsection 4 authorizes the Attorney General of the State of New York to bring legal action against any person, agent, or legal entity found in violation of the safety procedures designated in this act. The civil penalty will not exceed $500 for each violation. This section also stipulates notification procedures to the accused by the AG's office and a time period for the accused to answer the charges.

Section 2 states that this act shall take on the 180th day after it shall have become a law.

Prior legislative history

Latimer - A6660B, Oppenheimer - S4215B

Fiscal implications

Minimal

Effective date

On the 60th day after it has become a law.