What's happening
This bill repeals subdivision 6 of section 11-0907 of New York's environmental conservation law regarding restricted land areas.
Why it matters
Repealing subdivision 6 removes a specific legal restriction. on how certain lands designated as "restricted areas" can be used or accessed, potentially opening these lands to new activities or management approaches.
The change could impact environmental protections, land use, or recreation. , depending on what subdivision 6 previously regulated—meaning stakeholders like hunters, conservationists, or landowners may see changes in permissible activities.
Immediate effect means any current prohibitions or permissions granted by subdivision 6 will cease as soon as the bill becomes law. , possibly requiring agencies and the public to quickly adapt to the new regulatory landscape.
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End Land Restriction Designation
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History
- Referred to environmental conservation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 58–2
- Ordered to third reading cal.822
- Reported and committed to rules
- Referred to environmental conservation
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Remove Land Use Restriction
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Patricia Fahy
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7607
IN SENATE
January 29, 2020
Introduced by Sen. BRESLIN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to repeal subdivision 6 of section 11-0907 of the environmental conservation law relating to land designated as a restricted area
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 6 of section 11-0907 of the environmental conservation law is REPEALED.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD14808-01-0
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to repeal subdivision 6 of section 11-0907 of the environmental conservation law relating to land designated as a restricted area
Purpose or general idea of bill
Repeals subdivision 6 of section 11-0907 of the environmental conserva- tion law relating to land designated as a restricted area
Summary of provisions
Section 1 repeals subdivision 6 of section 11-0907 of the environmental conservation law.
Section 2 sets the effective date.
Justification
The Alcove Reservoir in Coeymans, New York serves as an important compo- nent of the Capital Region's regional watershed system. The site is rich in vegetation and has become a source of revenue as a carbon sink for the City of Albany, which owns the property. Hunting and the taking of wild game is specifically prohibited in state law, which over time has become problematic for the management of the reservoir site. Hunting is permitted directly outside the boundaries of the reservoir and this "doughnut" effect has led to a major proliferation of the deer popu- lation on the reservoir property. The effect this has on surrounding vegetation puts the revenue the City of Albany receives for using the land as a carbon sink at risk.
This legislation would allow the taking of game in the Alcove Reservoir, which would enable staff to take measures to control the deer popu- lation. The bill would not open up the reservoir to hunting by the general public as access would remain restricted.
Prior legislative history
None
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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