BILL NUMBER:S5591

TITLE OF BILL:
An act
to amend the public health law, in relation to authorizing certain
campgrounds to provide a list of dumping stations

PURPOSE OF BILL:
This legislation would authorize a campground with
fifteen or fewer campsites which does not have a dumping station to
provide a written list of at least three dumping stations within a
thirty mile radius of the campground. In addition, the legislation
provides that each such campground which does not have a dumping
station shall inspect each campsite upon the arrival and exit of an
occupant and at least once a week an inspection while the campsite is
occupied.

SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section one of the bill amends section 225 of
the public health law, by adding a new subdivision 5-d, to provide
that the sanitary code shall authorize a campground with fifteen or
fewer campsites which does not have a dumping station to provide a
written list of at least three dumping stations within a thirty mile
radius of the campground.
Section two provides for an immediate effective date.

              

JUSTIFICATION:
This legislation would ensure that existing campgrounds
with fifteen or fewer campsites are able to continue to operate
without having to install a dump station. Our small campgrounds
provide a valuable service to campers and support tourism. There are
often times when state parks are full and campgrounds are able to
provide sites for campers. The expense of installing a dump station
for these small businesses is cost prohibitive and will put these
campgrounds out of business. This law acknowledges the fact that
there are likely several dump stations within a reasonable distance
and thus there is no compelling need for additional capacity and
build up of duplicative infrastructures. This legislation provides
for inspections of relevant campers to ensure environmental concerns
are addressed and so that prompt and appropriate action is taken in
case of contamination. In the process, complete assurance of
environmental protection.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
 None to State.

EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately.