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History
- Substituted by A9387B
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1019
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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Extends certain provisions authorizing the imposition of a required fee for admission to the New York Botanical Garden
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Mark Gjonaj
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BILL NUMBER:S7313
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 465 of the laws of 1994, amending chapter 285 of the laws of 1891 relating to charging a fee for admission to the New York Botanical Garden, in relation to extending certain provisions authorizing the imposition of a required fee
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to give the New York Botanical Garden authorization to charge or not charge an admission fee.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Amends chapter 465 of the laws of 1994, section 3 and subsequent extensions, extending the expiration date authorizing the New York Botanical Garden to charge a fee for admission by the general public to help sustain the organization's operations and botanical exhibits.
Justification
The New York Botanical Garden charges nominal and varying fees for admission to certain exhibits of this organization. They must be authorized to continue to do so in order to remain open to the public and a financially viable organization that can continue to host new living exhibits.
Legislative history
This law has had extensions since 1994.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediate.
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