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Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Substituted by A7480A
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.397
- Print number 5301a
- Amend and recommit to local government
- Referred to local government
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1245
- Referred to local government
Companion bill
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Authorizes the county of Ulster to regulate the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines, and livery vehicles
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Frank Skartados
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law and the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing the county of Ulster to regulate the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines, and livery vehicles
Purpose
This bill authorizes Ulster County to regulate the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines, and livery vehicles.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Amends subdivision 1 of section 181 of the General Municipal Law to authorize Ulster County to adopt local laws or ordinances regulating the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines and livery vehicles.
Section 2: Amends paragraph b of subdivision 1 of section 498 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law to include Ulster County in the definition of "licensing jurisdiction."
Section 3: Effective date
Existing law
Similar legislation has been enacted for Rockland and Suffolk counties (Chapters 385 and 382 of 2012).
Justification
This authority has been requested by Ulster County in order to provide the county with the ability to enter into a reciprocity agreement with the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission to allow livery companies which are based in Ulster County to provide service to New York City.
Legislative history
S.7448 of 2014 (Similar): Died in Senate Local Government Committee
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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