What's happening
This bill requires businesses applying for vehicle-related registrations to provide municipal certification of compliance with zoning, planning, and fire regulations.
Why it matters
Ensures Local Oversight. By requiring municipal certification for compliance with zoning, planning, and fire regulations, the bill gives local governments direct oversight over where and how vehicle-related businesses operate, potentially reducing conflicts with neighborhoods or community plans.
Promotes Public Safety. The explicit inclusion of fire regulations means that businesses must meet safety standards before being allowed to operate, which can help prevent hazardous situations for employees, customers, and nearby residents.
Reduces Unlawful or Nonconforming Operations. Businesses will no longer be able to bypass local rules by only dealing with state agencies; this amendment closes a loophole and may reduce the number of unpermitted or improperly sited vehicle-related businesses.
May Increase Administrative Burden. While it can improve compliance, the new requirement may also lengthen the approval process for new businesses, potentially affecting how quickly they can open or expand.
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Require Zoning Proof for Dealers
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Senator · Senate District 3
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History
- Referred to transportation
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7719
IN SENATE
February 12, 2018
Introduced by Sen. CROCI -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the application for registration of manufacturers, dealers, repairmen and others
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 5 of section 415 of the vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new paragraph b-4 to read as follows:
b-4. A certification from the municipality where the business is to be conducted, indicating that the business is in compliance with applicable zoning and planning regulations, fire regulations and zoning codes.
§ 2. This act shall take effect January 1, 2019.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD13816-02-8
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the application for registration of manufacturers, dealers, repairmen and others
Purpose
This bill requires motor vehicle dealerships to obtain the same certif- ication from the municipality that motor vehicle repair shops are required to obtain, in order to ensure compliance with applicable regu- lations and codes.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends subdivision of section 415 of the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new paragraph b-3 to read as follows: b-3. A certif- ication from the municipality where the business is to be conducted, indicating that the business is in compliance with applicable zoning and planning regulations, fire regulations and zoning codes.
Section two provides that this act shall take effect on January 1, 2019.
Justification
This bill is necessary so that the town may enforce safety regulations on motor vehicle dealerships that already apply to motor vehicle repair shops. This protects the residents as well as their quality of life. It makes sense that the existing regulations for motor vehicle repair shops should be expanded to include motor vehicle dealerships as well.
Legislative history
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Fiscal implications
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Effective date
This act shall take effect on January 1, 2019.
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