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History
- Substituted by A10014
- Ordered to third reading cal.1592
- Referred to rules
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Relates to asbestos project notification fees
Vetoed · Sponsor Donna Lupardo
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BILL NUMBER:S7900
Title of bill
An act to amend the labor law, in relation to asbestos project notification fees
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to provide relief from asbestos project notification fees for homeowners whose homes have been damaged due to disasters.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends Subdivision 2 of Section 904 of the Labor Law to set a $200 fixed asbestos notification fee for owner-occupied, one- and two- family homes damaged or condemned due to declared disasters.
Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee devastated the Catskill, Adiron- dack, and Southern Tier regions and as a result, a large number of homes were damaged or declared condemned. Current law requires a separate notification fee of between $200-$2,000 for every asbestos project involving a certain amount of linear feet or square feet, even homeown- ers who have lived through disasters. Moreover, under Asbestos Code Rule 56, many of the projects being demolished are charged the maximum fees for linear feet ($2,000) and square feet ($2,000). The Asbestos Control Bureau (ACB) was asked to provide an exemption for these homeowners who have lost everything only to be saddled with thousands of dollars in fees. The ACB refused. If these homeowners walk away from their homes, the government will have to assume these responsibilities.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None known.
Effective date
Immediately.
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