Requires food vendors to provide a trash receptacle

Title of bill

An act to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring food vendors to provide a trash receptacle

Purpose or general idea of bill

The purpose of the bill is to require food vendors to provide a trash receptacle for patrons, as well as post signs instructing patrons to keep the area clean.

Summary of provisions

Section 1 of the bill amends section 391 of the general business law by adding a new section 391-u.

Subsection 1 provides that food vendors shall be required to provide a trash receptacle within the immediate vicinity of their vehicle or push cart. Vendors shall also post signs to the vehicle or cart in a conspicuous place, instructing patrons to dispose of trash in the receptacle and to keep the area clean.

Subsection 2 defines "food vendor" as any person who hawks, peddles, sells or offers food for sale at retail in a public space.

Section 2 provides that this act shall take effect immediately

Justification

Food vendors are a vital part of many local communities, contributing significantly to the economic and culinary make-up of a neighborhood. As part of that contribution, both vendors and patrons must ensure that the quality of life of an area is upheld. Therefore, this bill would require vendors to provide a trash receptacle, as well as post signs instructing patrons to dispose of trash in the provided containers, in order to encourage cleanliness in vendor areas.

Prior legislative history

None.

Fiscal implications for state and local governments

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.