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Senator · Senate District 7
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History
- Referred to local government
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.593
- Referred to local government
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Authorizes the regulation of taxicabs, limousines and livery vehicles in certain municipalities
In Senate Committee · Local Government · Sponsor William Magnarelli
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4811 REVISED 5/2/13
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to ordinances to regulate taxicabs, limousines and livery vehicles
Purpose
To clarify section 181 of the General Municipal Law to ensure that cities towns and villages have the authority to regulate limousines and livery vehicles operating in their jurisdiction.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Amends Section 181 (1) of the General Municipal Law by adding the words "limousines and livery vehicles" in the appropriate places to clarify the statute.
Sections 2: Establishes the effective date.
Justification
The State of New York enacted section 181 of the General Municipal Law to give cities, towns and villages the authority to regulate taxis, limousines and livery vehicles in their jurisdictions. Cities are now having issues with livery vehicles acting as unregulated taxis that don't have to meet the settle local licensing and safety standards as taxis. This technical correction will make clear that cities, towns and villages have authority to regulate limousines and livery vehicles as was intended.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
EFFECTIVE DATE:; This act shall take effect immediately.
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