 
                STATE OF NEW YORK
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                                          5189
 
                               2017-2018 Regular Sessions
 
                   IN ASSEMBLY
 
                                    February 6, 2017
                                       ___________
 
        Introduced  by M. of A. LOPEZ -- read once and referred to the Committee
          on Environmental Conservation
 
        AN ACT to direct the department of environmental  conservation  and  the
          office  of  parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a
          hiking trail safety pilot program; and providing  for  the  repeal  of
          such provisions upon expiration thereof
 
          The  People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-
        bly, do enact as follows:
 
     1    Section 1. The department of environmental conservation and the office
     2  of parks, recreation and historic preservation are hereby authorized and
     3  directed to establish a hiking trail safety pilot program. Such  program
     4  shall:
     5    a.  increase  warnings about the potential hazards of hiking and trail
     6  use (i) at trailheads throughout the pilot program area, and (ii) on any
     7  new trail maps subject to such pilot program;
     8    b. increase warnings at scenic overlooks throughout the pilot  program
     9  area that may present a risk of a fall;
    10    c. develop better information for hikers regarding wildlife encounters
    11  and proper preparation for hiking, including, but not limited to, proper
    12  footwear  and  attire,  how  much  water  to bring, requisite navigation
    13  skills and leave no trace principles;
    14    d. develop safety markers and a notification system similar  to  those
    15  used at ski resorts within the state; and
    16    e. be implemented by June 1, 2018.
    17    §  2.  This  act  shall take effect immediately and shall expire three
    18  years after such date when upon such date the  provisions  of  this  act
    19  shall be deemed repealed.
 
 
         EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                              [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                                   LBD07750-01-7
Establishes a 3 year hiking trail safety pilot program

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