What's happening
The "lawn litter law act" makes it easier to hold advertisers liable for unsolicited advertising materials left at properties.
Why it matters
Makes it easier for property owners to seek accountability. by removing the requirement that unsolicited advertising must be placed at two or more premises before the advertiser can be presumed liable—now, even a single instance can trigger liability.
Shifts the burden of proof onto advertisers. whose names or contact information appear on unwanted materials, making it harder for companies to claim ignorance or deny responsibility for “lawn litter.”
Encourages businesses to rethink advertising strategies. by increasing the legal risks and potential penalties associated with distributing unsolicited materials, potentially reducing neighborhood litter and nuisance.
Empowers local enforcement and residents. to take action more quickly and effectively against violators, supporting cleaner and more orderly communities.
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Fine for Lawn Flyers
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Sponsors
Assembly Member · Assembly District 25
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History
- Referred to cities
- Referred to cities
Companion bill
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Stop Unwanted Lawn Flyers
In Senate Committee · Consumer Protection · Sponsor Toby Ann Stavisky
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3787
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 31, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. ROZIC -- read once and referred to the Committee on Cities
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to enacting the "lawn litter law act"
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "lawn litter law act".
§ 2. Subdivision 3 of section 397-a of the general business law, as amended by chapter 3 of the laws of 2008, is amended to read as follows:
3. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the person whose name, telephone number, or other identifying information appears on any unsolicited advertising materials described in subdivision one of this section [and placed at two or more premises] shall be liable for any violations of this section.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00995-01-9
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