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Senator · Senate District 5
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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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BILL NUMBER:S2174
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, the navigation law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing and funding the derelict vessel abatement fund
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision 3 of section 2251 of the vehicle and traffic law to deposit the current additional surcharge for certain vessels into the derelict vessel abatement fund.
Section 2 amends section 136 of the navigation law that currently allows for all sheriffs, and all other persons aiding and assisting in the recovery and preservation of wrecked property, to be reimbursed for expenses paid for by the salvage claimed. Also, if additional expenses are owed, the sheriff may apply to the comptroller for payment from the derelict vessel fund.
Section 3 amends the state finance law by addiction section 99-w which establishes the "derelict vessel abatement fund" and provides that the state comptroller and the commissioner of taxation and finance hold joint custody. Money remaining in the fund at the end of each year will remain in the fund and will not be reverted to the general fund.
Section 4 states the effective date.
Justification
A derelict vessel is a boat presumed to be left or abandoned for more than 24 hours. In the wake of recent storms to hit New York State, the appearance of derelict vessels throughout New York waterways was all too common. Currently, the state has an antiquated process of removing and disposing of derelict vessels which leaves the burden and cost on private home owners and municipalities.
Derelict vessels cause pollution, endanger wildlife, and create problems for boaters. By establishing a derelict vessel abatement fund, municipalities and rescue workers will now have a plan and financial support to remove and dispose of abandoned vessels. This will improve the safety of our waterways quickly, and will provide sheriffs and rescue workers reimbursement for expenses occurred.
Legislative history
2014: S. 7391 Referred to Transportation/ No Same As
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date upon which it shall have become a law.
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