Prohibits real property that has converted from a limited-profit housing company to a housing development fund company from being eligible for a shelter rent tax abatement.
Relates to the powers and duties of the citizens advisory committee of the MTA and membership on the Long Island Rail Road commuter council, the Metro-North railroad commuter council, and the New York city transit riders council.
Provides that charges imposed by certain state chartered banking institutions in connection with a check or other written order drawn on insufficient funds shall not exceed the greater of five dollars or the pro rata share of such state chartered banking institution's total direct costs and charge-off losses for providing non-covered overdraft credit.
Prohibits the sale of birds at retail pet shops; provides exceptions for certain domesticated game birds and other birds including chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, peafowl and pigeons.
Authorizes the application of topical fluoride varnish to a child's teeth by a parent or legal guardian provided that such application is done under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner.
Relates to program eligibility for plans comparable to Medicare part D; provides for analysis of health plans by the department of health to determine whether such health plans meet or exceed the Medicare part D standard; requires the department of health, in consultation with the department of financial services, to notify prescription drug insurers of the provisions of this act.
Prohibits participation in torture of incarcerated individuals by health professionals; prohibits a health care professional from engaging, assisting or planning the torture of an incarcerated individual; requires health care professionals to report torture.