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Senator · Senate District 5
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- Referred to local government
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to prohibiting the construction of wireless communication facilities within fifteen hundred feet of school property
Purpose
This legislation prohibits the construction of wireless communication facilities within fifteen hundred feet of school property.
Summary of provisions
The general municipal law is amended by adding a new section 99-x to prohibit the construction of wireless communication facilities within fifteen hundred feet of school property.
Justification
The towers needed to facilitate cell phone communication have caused a great deal of concern. There are numerous stories detailing the potential negative effects of exposure to the electromagnetic radiation produced by cellular towers and facilities. To date, there is not a definitive study on the possible long and short term effects of radio frequency energy.
In the absence of assured safety of the radio frequency energy, this legislation would restrict the placement of wireless communication facilities within fifteen hundred feet of school property and protect children from potential harm.
Legislative history
S.1522 of 2013/14.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred and eightieth day after it shall have become law.
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