Requires the natural heritage trust to invest in funds pursuant to the prudent investor act; requires such trust's annual report to be submitted to the chairperson of the senate cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation committee and the chairperson of the assembly tourism, parks, arts and sports development committee.
Requires the department of environmental conservation and the department of health to establish certain standards related to the cleaning of playground equipment after pesticide exposure.
Relates to the authenticity, attribution and authorship of fine works of art; defines the term authenticator and stipulates that in a civil action regarding authenticity, the claimant must specify with particularity the facts and prove the elements by clear and convincing evidence; entitles the authenticator to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses if he/she prevails.
Prohibits the possession of concealed firearms in any national park or national wildlife refuge system; imposes a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for a violation thereof.
Requires leases, licenses and management agreements entered into by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation relating to the use or management of state parks and historic sites, having a term of more than 1 year, to comply with the recommendations of the management or master plan of the state park or historic site to which the lease, license or management plan relates.
Requires the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to acquire the mineral interests under all land acquired or received by the state for the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation, unless the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation finds that the land is of great significance and importance to the state.
Increases solar energy tax credits; implements a solar STAR credit; amends provisions relating to the role of municipalities in siting of major renewable energy facilities.
Makes the theft of a package intentionally taken from a porch, driveway, doorway or other area adjacent to the residence of another following delivery of the package to such residence by the postal service or a commercial carrier a felony.
Includes exposing a first responder or correction officer to fentanyl, a fentanyl derivative or an opiate containing fentanyl or a fentanyl derivative in the definition of the offense of assault in the first degree.
Provides for the immediate enforcement of securing orders through issuance of a bench warrant when a defendant fails to appear for a scheduled appearance; removes 48 hour notice requirement.
Authorizes a study of the traffic conditions in the incorporated village of Cedarhurst and its immediate boundaries, thoroughfares, county and state roads.
Requires the state to reimburse municipalities for loss of real property tax revenue resulting from the establishment of community residential facilities for the disabled.
Relates to establishing a job creation tax credit; provides that the amount of the credit shall be six percent of the total amount of wages paid to the qualified employee during the employee's first six months of employment and if the qualified employee was receiving unemployment insurance benefits at the time of hire for a minimum of thirteen weeks or is employed directly in the manufacturing process in an eligible industry, the amount of the credit shall be twelve percent of the total amount of wages paid to the qualified employee during the employee's first six months of employment; caps the credit at $750 for any qualified employee and $1500 for any qualified employee who was receiving unemployment insurance benefits at the time of hire for a minimum of thirteen weeks or who is employed directly in the manufacturing process in an eligible industry.