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NY Econ Dev L § 223 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 10 - International Trade 223 - Reporting.

* § 223. Reporting. The department shall:   1.  Monitor  the  performance of each export trade development project and require periodic and annual reports from each such project  at  such time and in such manner as prescribed by the commissioner;   2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the export trade development projects and  other  technical  assistance programs authorized under this article and  shall  report,  on  or  before  October  first,  nineteen   hundred eighty-eight and on or before October first of each year thereafter, the results  of  such evaluation to the governor and the legislature. In the case of export assistance programs  involving  the  direct  delivery  of assistance  and services by the department, such report shall detail the number of business firms served by the department, the number  of  trade and  investment  inquiries  referred by the department to business firms and other interested parties, the approximate dollar  amount  of  export sales  and  investment  of  foreign capital in New York generated by the activities of the department, and any other information the commissioner deems pertinent to evaluating the effectiveness of such programs. In the case of export trade development projects, such report shall  include  a description of each project, its potential application to other areas of the  state,  the success of each project in meeting its stated goals and objectives, the economic impact of each project on the area served,  the degree  of local and regional participation, financial and otherwise, in each project, the coordination of each  project  with  state  and  local export  promotion  programs and resources and such other information the commissioner deems pertinent to  evaluating  the  effectiveness  of  the export assistance development project program; and   3.  (a)  Submit  to  the  director  of the division of the budget, the chairperson of the senate finance committee and the chairperson  of  the assembly ways and means committee an evaluation of program effectiveness prepared  by an entity independent of the department. Such an evaluation shall be submitted on or before September first, two thousand  five  and on or before September first every four years thereafter.  (b)  Between  evaluation  due dates, the department shall maintain the necessary  records  and  data  required  to  satisfy   such   evaluation requirements  and  to  satisfy  information  requests  received from the director of the budget, the chairperson of the senate finance  committee and  the  chairperson  of  the assembly ways and means committee between such evaluation due dates.   * NB  Amendments  effective  insofar  as  they  pertain  to  the  Port Authority of New York and New Jersey upon passage of same as legislation by New Jersey
NY Econ Dev L § 230 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 11 - Regional Economic Development 230 - Economic Development Regions.

§ 230. Economic development regions. 1. The department shall establish   economic  development  regions  of  the state and shall establish within   each region at least one regional office.2. The boundaries of regions shall be based on factors including,  but   not  limited  to:  (a)  interdependence  and commonality of economic and   social interests;  (b)  previous  cooperation  in  economic  development   related   matters;   (c)   intraregional  commuting  and  transportation   patterns; (d) geographic proximity  to  and  dependence  on  centers  of   employment   and  economic  opportunity,  population  concentration  and   markets; (e) unifying topographic characteristics;  (f)  labor  markets;   and (g) geographic size.
NY Econ Dev L § 232 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 11 - Regional Economic Development 232 - Assistance of Other Agencies.

§  232.  Assistance  of  other agencies. To effectuate the purposes of   this  article,  the  commissioner  may  request  from  any   department,   division, board, bureau, commission or other agency of the state or from   any  public  benefit  corporation  or public authority, and the same are   authorized to provide, such assistance, services and data as will enable   the department to properly carry out its functions,  powers  and  duties   hereunder.
NY Econ Dev L § 235 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 11-A - Business Marketing Program 235 - Definitions.

§  235.  Definitions. As used in this article, the following words and   terms shall have the following meanings:1. "Eligible applicants" include nonprofit organizations, associations   or agencies. Eligible projects  must  focus  on  a  specific  sector  or   industry  cluster  with  a  high  potential for job creation in New York   state. Eligible projects may include, but are  not  limited  to,  print,   broadcast  or  electronic  media  campaigns,  conferences, publications,   documentary   productions,   instructional   materials,    and    public   exhibitions.2. "Business marketing program" shall mean a program that promotes the   state's strengths and assets in one or more industry sectors, geographic   regions  or  academic  research  institutions  collaborating  with  such   industrial sectors on a state, national and international level.3. "Eligible projects" include, but are not limited to,  participation   at  key international and domestic trade shows and industry conferences,   marketing  to  corporate,  site  location  consultants,  and  other  key   decision  makers  for  targeted  technology  sectors, and advertising in   influential trade and other publications.
NY Econ Dev L § 236 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 11-A - Business Marketing Program 236 - Application.

§  236. Application. 1. The commissioner shall, within three months of the effective date of this article, issue a request  for  proposals  for the  business  marketing  program that shall include, but not be limited to: the objectives of the program; the scoring that shall be applied for selection; and the proportion or total  amount  of  funds  that  may  be dedicated to certain expenditures such as media buys.   2. (a) Applications shall include the schedule, budget, scope, uses of funds  and  theme  of  the  proposed  marketing  program and contractual service  providers.  Examples  of  proposed   marketing   and   thematic materials,  written,  print,  video  or  radio, should be provided where practical.  (b) Marketing plans shall utilize the state's  "New  York  Loves  Biz" logotypes.  Licensing  of  this  logotype according to the accepted plan shall be available to the selected applicants free  of  charge  for  the duration  of  the  marketing  program. No advertising or marketing shall contain references to or the name of any public official of the state of New York or its political subdivisions.  (c) Applications shall identify the specific targets and audiences for the marketing programs geographic reach of program  and  shall  identify appropriate  and  practical ways to measure the impact of the program on the targeted audience.  (d) Applicants shall provide evidence that they have secured  or  have available  matching  funds  in  equal amount to funds requested from the program.
NY Econ Dev L § 237 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 11-A - Business Marketing Program 237 - Matching Funds for Eligible Applicants.

§  237.  Matching  funds for eligible applicants. 1. No matching funds   shall exceed the sum of two hundred  fifty  thousand  dollars  or  fifty   percent  of  the  total  cost  of  implementation of the marketing plan,   whichever is less.2. No more than ten  percent  of  funds  awarded  shall  be  used  for   administrative purposes, including salaries associated with implementing   a marketing program.3.  No  matching  funds  shall  be  used  for  the direct benefit of a   for-profit business.
NY Econ Dev L § 238 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 11-A - Business Marketing Program 238 - Payments of Funds to Eligible Applicants.

§  238.  Payments of funds to eligible applicants. Upon submission and   approval of each application and  the  authorization  of  funds  by  the   commissioner in accordance therewith, the commissioner shall give notice   to  the eligible applicant of such approval and authorization, and shall   direct such eligible applicant to proceed  with  its  proposed  business   marketing  program  as  described  in  its  application.  Funds shall be   awarded on a reimbursement basis.
NY Econ Dev L § 239 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 11-A - Business Marketing Program 239 - Reporting Requirements.

§ 239. Reporting requirements. 1. Each funding recipient shall provide   an  annual  financial statement prepared according to generally accepted   accounting principles to the commissioner, the speaker of  the  assembly   and the temporary president of the senate.2.  The department shall annually, on or before February first, submit   to the governor, the temporary president of the senate and  the  speaker   of  the  assembly,  a report on the activities of the business marketing   matching funds program. Such report  shall  include  a  summary  of  the   financial  statements received by the department from funded entities, a   summary of activities conducted and analyses of the effectiveness of the   program in stimulating economic growth and job creation.
NY Econ Dev L § 240 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 12 - Economic Information and Research 240 - Powers and Duties of the Commissioner.

§  240. Powers and duties of the commissioner. The commissioner acting   by and through the department shall have the power and it shall  be  his   duty:1.  To  assure that comprehensive, reliable and timely information and   research is available for effective economic development efforts at  the   local  and  state  levels; such information and research on the economic   conditions and trends of the state, its regions and localities should be   adequate to  meet  the  needs  of  sound  policy  development,  economic   research, economic development and private investment.2.  To  investigate  issues  concerning state economic information and   research  including  the  quality,  timeliness  and  detail  of  certain   information;  the  unavailability  of  information  on certain important   topics; the need to update information collection and indices to reflect   structural changes in the state's economy; the need to adapt information   collection and dissemination to meet new and emerging  needs  of  users;   cutbacks  in federal economic information systems and in federal support   for state information gathering and dissemination; uncertainty about the   most economic  and  effective  way  of  supporting  the  collection  and   dissemination of information; the need for standard formats and computer   compatibility  among  information systems maintained by different levels   of government, and by different state  agencies;  and  the  need  for  a   comprehensive   policy   or  strategy  to  guide  the  state's  economic   information system and its development.3. The commissioner shall establish  and  maintain,  within  available   appropriations,  a  statewide  economic information system accessible to   state, regional and local government and academic information users  and   producers.   Such   information   system  shall  be  maintained  by  the   department. The commissioner may subcontract for related services  to  a   college,  university or other non-profit institution. After the economic   information system is  established,  the  commissioner  shall  submit  a   report  to  the  director  of  the budget and the chairmen of the senate   finance and assembly ways and means committees, evaluating the  adequacy   of  such  economic  information system and setting forth the reasons for   selecting such system.
NY Econ Dev L § 260 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 14 - Office of Waste Prevention Services 260 - Legislative Findings and Objectives; Waste Prevention.

§  260.  Legislative  findings  and  objectives; waste prevention. The   legislature hereby finds and declares that  there  are  ever  increasing   opportunities   to   promote   economic   development  and  enhance  the   environment   through   waste   prevention.   Whether   through   better   environmental management practices that prevent or reduce the generation   of  wastes,  the  adoption of innovative environmental technologies, the   substitution of less toxic materials or substances, or through recycling   and reuse of secondary materials, waste  prevention  can  often  improve   competitiveness and environmental quality.By partnering with New York companies to promote waste prevention, New   York  residents will be investing in a healthy environment and a healthy   economy. Strategic planning and investment  in  sustainable  development   will  spark  business  growth and competitiveness and create jobs, while   protecting and enhancing the quality of the environment.
NY Econ Dev L § 263 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 14 - Office of Waste Prevention Services 263 - Waste Reduction and Recycling Program.

§  263.  Waste  reduction  and recycling program. 1. When used in this   section, "solid waste" or "waste" shall have  the  same  meaning  as  is   found  in  subdivision  one  of  section  27-0701  of  the environmental   conservation law, but shall  not  include  source,  special  nuclear  or   by-product  material  as  defined  in  the atomic energy act of 1954, as   amended, or hazardous waste which appears on the list or  satisfies  the   characteristics  of  hazardous  waste  promulgated  pursuant  to section   27-0903 of the environmental conservation law, or low level  radioactive   waste  as  defined  in section 29-0101 of the environmental conservation   law.2. The department shall  serve  as  a  clearinghouse  for  information   pertaining  to  the  reduction and recycling of solid waste generated by   commercial and industrial enterprises, including the potential for  such   enterprises  to  coordinate their activities with existing and potential   local recycling programs, and on methods and strategies which commercial   and industrial enterprises within the  state  can  undertake  to  reduce   waste generation.3.   The  commissioner,  in  consultation  with  the  commissioner  of   environmental conservation, is hereby authorized and directed to  confer   and  cooperate with authorities of other states and of the United States   with respect to  the  development  of  regional  markets  for  secondary   materials  and  the  reduction of waste from residential, commercial and   industrial activities.4. The department shall provide to the governor, the legislature,  and   local  governments  on  or before January first, nineteen hundred ninety   and annually thereafter, a report assessing the status of commercial and   industrial waste reduction and the development of markets for  secondary   materials, and all other aspects of solid waste management for which the   department   is  responsible.  Such  report  shall  include  evaluations   prepared  in  consultation  with   the   department   of   environmental   conservation   and  the  environmental  facilities  corporation  of  the   expected levels of waste reduction from present and  future  utilization   of  such  practices,  the anticipated effectiveness of such practices in   meeting waste reduction goals, and associated  savings  due  to  avoided   handling  and  disposal  costs  and  program  implementation costs. This   report may be consolidated  with  the  report  required  by  subdivision   fourteen of section two hundred sixty-one of this article.
NY Econ Dev L § 340 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 16 - Olympic Games Facilitation Act 340 - Short Title.

§  340. Short title. This article shall be known, and may be cited, as   the "olympic games facilitation act".
NY Econ Dev L § 341 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 16 - Olympic Games Facilitation Act 341 - Statement of Legislative Intent.

§  341.  Statement  of  legislative  intent.  It  is the intent of the   legislature to provide the necessary assurances and commitments required   by the United States olympic committee  and  the  international  olympic   committee  in selecting a host city or municipality for the two thousand   twelve olympic games. The selection of locations in New  York  state  to   host  the olympic games will confer significant benefits to the state as   a whole and the host municipality through  increased  tourism,  economic   growth,  job  creation  and  capital  improvements.  In  addition, it is   projected that the hosting city and  state  will  receive  substantially   increased  sales  and  other  tax  revenues  as  a direct consequence of   hosting  the  games.  Such   additional   revenues   are   expected   to   significantly exceed any potential liability of the municipality and the   state  associated with this act. Contracts entered into by the state and   funds appropriated in accordance with this act shall  be  used  for  the   sole  purpose  of  fulfilling  the  joint  obligation  of  the endorsing   municipality and  the  state  required  by  the  United  States  olympic   committee  or  the international olympic committee under a games support   contract or any other agreement to indemnify and insure against any  net   financial  deficit  resulting from the conduct of the games. In no event   shall the combined liability of a host municipality and state exceed two   hundred fifty million dollars. It is also the intent of the  legislature   to  support future summer and winter olympics bids by municipalities and   the state.
NY Econ Dev L § 343 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 16 - Olympic Games Facilitation Act 343 - Use and Amount of Funds.

§  343.  Use and amount of funds. Any monies deposited, transferred or   otherwise contained in the olympic games guaranty  fund  established  in   section  eighty-four-a  of  the  state finance law shall be used for the   sole purpose of obtaining adequate security, acceptable  to  the  United   States  olympic  committee  and  the international olympic committee, to   demonstrate the endorsing municipality and state's  ability  to  fulfill   its  obligations  under a games support contract to indemnify and insure   up to two hundred fifty million dollars of  any  net  financial  deficit   resulting  from  the  conduct of the olympic games. Such security may be   provided by funds contained in the guaranty fund  as  provided  in  this   act,  or  by  insurance coverage, letters of credit, or other acceptable   secured instruments purchased or  secured  by  such  funds,  or  by  any   combination  thereof.  In  no  event  may  the combined liability of the   endorsing municipality and the state under all games support  contracts,   or  any  other agreement related to the conduct of the games, exceed two   hundred fifty million dollars in the aggregate.
NY Econ Dev L § 344 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 16 - Olympic Games Facilitation Act 344 - Payor of Last Resort.

§  344.  Payor  of  last  resort. The state and endorsing municipality shall be payors of last resort with regard to any net financial  deficit as  defined  in this act. The security provided pursuant to this act may not be accessed to cover any net financial deficit  indemnified  by  the state and endorsing municipality under the games support contract until:  (a)  The  security provided by the local organizing committee pursuant to this act is fully expended and exhausted;  (b) Any security provided by any  other  person  or  entity  is  fully expended and exhausted;  (c)  The  limits  of  available  insurance  policies  covering the net financial deficit or any expense or liability used  in  determining  the net financial deficit, have been fully expended and exhausted; and  (d) Payment has been sought by the local organizing committee from all third  parties  owing monies or otherwise liable to the local organizing committee.
NY Econ Dev L § 345 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 16 - Olympic Games Facilitation Act 345 - Execution of Contracts.

§  345.  Execution  of  contracts.  (a) The secretary of state, or his designee, on behalf of the state, and  the  endorsing  municipality  may execute  a  games  support contract that is required by a site selection organization in connection with the committee's bid to host  an  olympic games.  (b)  The  local  organizing  committee  shall  provide any information reasonably requested by the state, with copies to the  leaders  of  both houses  of  the legislature, and/or the endorsing municipality to assist in reviewing the games support contract.  (c) The secretary of state, or his designee, on behalf of  the  state, and  the  endorsing municipality, may agree in a games support contract, that the state and endorsing municipality will fulfill their obligations under a games support contract to indemnify and insure against  any  net financial deficit resulting from the conduct of the games.  (d)  With  respect  to  the  olympic  games,  (1)  any  liability, any potential liability and financial commitments or liability of the  state and  endorsing  municipality  will  not exceed two hundred fifty million dollars in the aggregate;  (2)  any  financial  commitments  of  the  state  will  be   satisfied exclusively by recourse of the olympic games guaranty fund in accordance with section eighty-four-a of the state finance law;  (3)  notwithstanding  any  other  provision  of this act, no agreement entered into pursuant to this act may obligate the state to pay any part of the cost of acquiring any interest in real or personal  property,  or the cost of planning, designing, or constructing any improvement to real or personal property, or otherwise financially obligate the state, other than the guaranty specifically provided for in this act.
NY Econ Dev L § 346 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 16 - Olympic Games Facilitation Act 346 - Additional Insureds.

§  346. Additional insureds. The local organizing committee shall list   the state and the endorsing municipality as additional insureds  on  any   policy of insurance purchased by the local organizing committee to be in   effect in connection with the preparation for and conduct of the olympic   games.
NY Econ Dev L § 347 (2021)
2021 New York Laws COM - Economic Development Law Article 16 - Olympic Games Facilitation Act 347 - Authority of State Agencies.

§  347.  Authority  of  state  agencies. All agencies of the state are authorized, but are not required, to make and enter into agreements with the local organizing committee to provide the local organizing committee with:  (a) such public services as are  customarily  performed  or  available from  the  agency  as may be needed by the local organizing committee to host the games; and  (b) such access to and use of any real and personal property owned  or controlled  by  the  agency  as  may  be  needed by the local organizing committee to host the games.