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- Print number 4853b
- Amend (t) and recommit to higher education
- Print number 4853a
- Amend and recommit to higher education
- Referred to higher education
- Referred to higher education
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Relates to the use and sale of tobacco at state-operated institutions of the state university of New York
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Walter T. Mosley
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4853B
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the use and sale of tobacco at state-operated institutions of the state university of New York
Purpose
Relates to the use and sale of tobacco at state-operated institutions of the state university of New York.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 adds a legislative intent.
Section 2 amends Section 355 of the education law is amended by adding a new subdivision 20. The bill prohibits the use and sale of tobacco on all grounds and facilities owned, leased or controlled by the state university or its affiliated entities, including indoor and outdoor locations.
It also prohibits the use of tobacco in vehicles owned or leased by the state university or its affiliated entities. For purposes of this subdivision, the "affiliated entities" of the state-operated institutions of the state university are the foundations, auxiliary services corporations, and alumni associations and subsidiaries thereof.
Section 3 provides an effective date.
Justification
The Board of Trustees of the State University of New York supports the efforts of the Chancellor's Task Force for a Tobacco-Free SUNY, which includes broad representation of SUNY's students, faculty, staff, campus administration, along with other partners from the community, in an effort to lead a collaborative implementation process of a Tobacco-Free SUNY policy. This is the corresponding legislation that is needed to enact that policy.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect September 1, 2016.
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