What's happening
This bill requires Belleayre Mountain to accept the New York State Empire Passport for entry at its facility.
Why it matters
Expands access for Empire Passport holders. By requiring Belleayre Mountain to accept the Empire Passport, the bill makes it easier and more affordable for New Yorkers who already have this pass to visit the facility, encouraging outdoor recreation and potentially boosting visitor numbers.
Standardizes entry to state-run recreational sites. The change aligns Belleayre Mountain’s entry policy with other state parks and recreation areas, creating a more consistent and predictable system for users of state recreational facilities.
May impact Belleayre’s revenue model. If Belleayre Mountain previously relied on separate entrance or parking fees, accepting the Empire Passport could alter its revenue streams, possibly affecting funding for operations or maintenance unless offset by state support or increased attendance.
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Empire Pass Valid at Belleayre
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History
- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
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STATE OF NEW YORK
74
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY (Prefiled)
January 4, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CAHILL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development
AN ACT relating the requiring Belleayre Mountain to accept the New York state office of parks, recreation and historic preservation empire passport at its facility
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law rule or regulation to the contrary, Belleayre Mountain, as part of the olympic regional development authority, shall be required to accept the New York state office of parks, recreation and historic preservation empire passport at its facility.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01619-01-7
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