What's happening
This bill requires party and charter boat operators and crew in New York to participate in a federal-compliant random drug testing program.
Why it matters
Raises safety standards. for party and charter boat operations by mandating federal-level drug testing, which could reduce the risk of accidents caused by impaired crew members.
Aligns state requirements with federal regulations. (specifically, 46CFR 16.230), creating consistency and potentially simplifying compliance for operators already subject to federal oversight.
Could impact business operations and costs. , as owners must provide proof of compliance for all operators and crew, potentially leading to additional administrative and testing expenses.
May encourage public confidence. in party and charter boat services by demonstrating a commitment to passenger and crew safety through proactive drug testing measures.
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Drug Testing for Boat Crews
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History
- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Require Drug Testing for Boat Crews
In Senate Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValle
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STATE OF NEW YORK
S. 3486 A. 5047
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
SENATE - ASSEMBLY
February 7, 2019
IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. LAVALLE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. THIELE, PALUMBO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to party and charter boat licenses
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 13-0336 of the environmental conservation law is amended by adding a new subdivision 3 to read as follows:
3. In order to obtain a party and charter boat license, the owner of a qualified vessel must submit proof that the operator and crew are currently enrolled in a random drug testing program that complies with the federal government's 46CFR 16.230 "Drug Testing Program" regulations.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD03186-01-9
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