Assembly Actions -
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Oct 23, 2017 |
signed chap.371 |
Oct 11, 2017 |
delivered to governor |
Jun 15, 2017 |
returned to senate passed assembly ordered to third reading rules cal.323 substituted for a2290c |
Jun 13, 2017 |
referred to codes delivered to assembly passed senate |
Jun 08, 2017 |
amended on third reading 724a |
May 22, 2017 |
advanced to third reading |
May 17, 2017 |
2nd report cal. |
May 16, 2017 |
1st report cal.1019 |
Jan 04, 2017 |
referred to codes |
Senate Bill S724A
Signed By Governor2017-2018 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, C) 58th Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - Signed by Governor
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
2017-S724 - Details
2017-S724 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S724 TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the penal law, in relation to authorizing the sale and possession of sparkling devices outside of cities with a population of one million or more PURPOSE : This purpose of this bill is to eliminate the regulatory "patchwork" that presently exists with counties in New York State by exempting "sparkling devices" from the definition of "fireworks" and "dangerous fireworks" in those counties that have not previously opted by local law pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision five of section 405.00 of chapter 477. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS : Section 1: Subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (c) of subdivision 1 of section 270.00 is amended to exempt "sparkling devices" from the definition of "fireworks" and "dangerous fireworks" in those counties that have not opted by local law pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision five of section 405.00 of chapter 477. Subparagraph (v) of paragraph (b) of subdivision 3 of section 270.00
2017-S724 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 724 2017-2018 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E January 4, 2017 ___________ Introduced by Sen. O'MARA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Codes AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to authorizing the sale and possession of sparkling devices outside of cities with a population of one million or more THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (c) of subdivision 1 and subparagraph (v) of paragraph (b) of subdivision 3 of section 270.00 of the penal law, as added by chapter 477 of the laws of 2014, are amended to read as follows: (iv) except in cities with a population of one million or more, [in those counties and cities that opt by local law pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision five of section 405.00 of this chapter,] "fireworks" and "dangerous fireworks" shall not be deemed to include "sparkling devices" as defined in subparagraph (vi) of paragraph (a) of this subdi- vision. (v) except in cities with a population of one million or more, possession of sparkling devices lawfully obtained in [a jurisdiction that did opt by local law pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision five of section 405.00 of this chapter to exclude "sparkling devices" from the definitions of "fireworks" and "dangerous fireworks", for the purpose of lawful use in another jurisdiction that did opt by local law pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision five of section 405.00 of this chapter to exclude "sparkling devices" from the definitions of "fire- works" and "dangerous fireworks". The superintendent of state police shall annually publish a list of those jurisdictions that have opted by local law pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision five of section 405.00 of this chapter to exclude "sparkling devices" from the defi- nitions of "fireworks" and "dangerous fireworks"] ANOTHER JURISDICTION WITHIN THE STATE. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
2017-S724A (ACTIVE) - Details
2017-S724A (ACTIVE) - Summary
Relates to authorizing the sale and possession of sparkling devices outside of cities with a population of one million or more; removes requirement that localities authorize sparkling devices in their jurisdictions; authorizes counties to opt out if they pass a local law.
2017-S724A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S724A TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the penal law, in relation to authorizing the sale and possession of sparkling devices outside of cities with a population of one million or more PURPOSE : This purpose of this bill is to eliminate the regulatory "patchwork" that presently exists with counties in New York State by exempting "sparkling devices" from the definition of "fireworks" and "dangerous fireworks" but permitting local cities and counties to adopt local laws that prohibit the use and sale of such devices. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS : Section 1: Subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (c) of subdivision 1 of section 270.00 is amended to exempt "sparkling devices" from the definition of "fireworks" and "dangerous fireworks" in those counties that have not opted by local law pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision five of section 405.00 of chapter 477. Subparagraph (v) of paragraph (b) of subdivision 3 of section 270.00 is amended to permit "sparkling devices" that are lawfully obtained in
2017-S724A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 724--A Cal. No. 1019 2017-2018 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E January 4, 2017 ___________ Introduced by Sen. O'MARA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Codes -- reported favora- bly from said committee, ordered to first and second report, ordered to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to authorizing the sale and possession of sparkling devices outside of cities with a population of one million or more THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subparagraph (iv) of paragraph (c) of subdivision 1 and subparagraph (v) of paragraph (b) of subdivision 3 of section 270.00 of the penal law, as added by chapter 477 of the laws of 2014, are amended to read as follows: (iv) except in cities with a population of one million or more, [in those counties and cities that opt by local law pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision five of section 405.00 of this chapter,] "fireworks" and "dangerous fireworks" shall not be deemed to include "sparkling devices" as defined in subparagraph (vi) of paragraph (a) of this subdi- vision. THE STORAGE AND RETAIL SALE OF SPARKLING DEVICES SHALL BE REGU- LATED IN A MANNER THAT IS NOT IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF NFPA 1124, 2006 EDITION. (v) except in cities with a population of one million or more, possession of sparkling devices lawfully obtained in [a jurisdiction that did opt by local law pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision five of section 405.00 of this chapter to exclude "sparkling devices" from the definitions of "fireworks" and "dangerous fireworks", for the purpose of lawful use in another jurisdiction that did opt by local law pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision five of section 405.00 of this chapter to exclude "sparkling devices" from the definitions of "fire- works" and "dangerous fireworks". The superintendent of state police EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
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