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NY Pks, Rec & Hist Pres L § 13.11 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PAR - Parks, recreation and historic preservation Title C - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Article 13 - General Provisions 13.11 - Real Property Abutting Parks or Parkways.

§  13.11  Real  property  abutting  parks  or  parkways.    1.  If the   acquisition of real property for park, parkway, historic preservation or   recreational purposes by  the  office  or  a  state  agency  results  in   abutting  premises  being  cut  off  from access to a public road, or if   because of such acquisition it is desirable for  public  convenience  to   provide  marginal  or  service  roads  near or adjacent to such acquired   property, the office or state  agency  so  acquiring  is  authorized  to   acquire  such  additional  real  property as may be necessary to provide   such abutting premises with means of ingress and egress to a public road   or to provide such marginal or  service  roads.  The  location  of  such   additional  real  property  and the nature and extent of the title to be   acquired therein shall be such as in the discretion of the  commissioner   or state agency, as the case may be, as shall best serve the interest of   the state.2.  The office or state agency so acquiring is authorized to construct   upon such real property, out of funds appropriated, a  suitable  access,   service  or  marginal  road,  and is further authorized to enter into an   agreement with the owner of the abutting premises as  to  his  right  of   entry  thereupon  and with said owner or with any municipality as to the   future maintenance thereof,  and  to  transfer  title  and  jurisdiction   thereover  to  such  municipality.    Nothing  herein contained shall be   construed to repeal any specific limitation upon the powers  and  duties   of the office or any state agency.
NY Pks, Rec & Hist Pres L § 13.13 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PAR - Parks, recreation and historic preservation Title C - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Article 13 - General Provisions 13.13 - Regulation of Boating and Water Sports.

§ 13.13 Regulation of boating and water sports. Except when prohibited   by the laws of the United States, the commissioner or other state agency   may,  by  rule  or  regulation, regulate water sports and the operation,   speed and mooring of boats in or upon any waters  or  waterways  in  the   reservations  and  parks  under  the  jurisdiction of the office or such   state agency. Such rules and regulations shall also apply to any  waters   offshore from any bathing beach within the jurisdiction of the office or   such state agency, and to any waters offshore of Jones Beach state park,   Robert Moses state park and Orient Beach state park, but not to exceed a   distance of one thousand feet from the shore line. Any regulation of the   Palisades  interstate  park  commission, adopted hereunder, shall not be   effective until approved by the commissioner.
NY Pks, Rec & Hist Pres L § 13.14 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PAR - Parks, recreation and historic preservation Title C - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Article 13 - General Provisions 13.14 - Closure of Lands Owned, Held or Administered by the Office.

§ 13.14 Closure of lands owned, held or administered by the office. 1. Except  as  provided  in subdivision five of this section, not less than six months before the proposed permanent closure of a park  or  historic site  owned,  held or administered by the office, the commissioner shall issue a draft report that provides the justification and  rationale  for such closure including, but not limited to:  (a) a full description of the real property;  (b) the purposes that the park or historic serves to the people of the state;  (c)  an  analysis  of  the  potential  harm to such real property from vandalism, lack of management and maintenance, and  other  impacts  from the lack of regular oversight by the office;  (d)  the  impact  of such proposed closure on the entire real property system owned and operated by the office; and  (e) such other factors that are  particularly  relevant  to  the  real property and its function as state land.   2.  Not less than four months before the proposed permanent closure of public access to such park or  historic  site,  the  commissioner  shall provide  public notice of and conduct one or more public hearings in the impacted area of the proposed closure. Notice of any such hearing  shall be  in  the  environmental  notice  bulletin.  Each public hearing shall accept written statements in lieu of an oral presentation.   3.  Upon  conclusion  of  the  public  hearings  on  a  closure,   the commissioner  shall  issue a final report which includes the response on all issues raised at the  hearings  and  information  entered  into  the hearing record.  Such final report shall be posted on the website of the office.   4.  The  commissioner  shall  issue  and  submit  to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the  speaker  of  the  assembly,  the chair of the senate cultural affairs and tourism committee and the chair of the assembly, parks, arts and sports development committee a findings statement  on  each proposed closure that provides the justification for such closure or, in the alternative, the information that  supports  the continued operation of the real property.   5.  The  requirements of this section shall not apply to seasonal park closures, temporary closures due to inclement weather or  as  reasonably necessary to effectuate repairs, maintenance or capital improvements, or temporary  limits on public access for routine operational reasons, such as public safety or other emergencies.
NY Pks, Rec & Hist Pres L § 13.16 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PAR - Parks, recreation and historic preservation Title C - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Article 13 - General Provisions 13.16 - Annual Vehicular Access Fee.

§  13.16  Annual  vehicular access fee.   1. Notwithstanding any other   provision of law to the contrary,  the  office  or  other  state  agency   having  jurisdiction  of  a  state  park  or recreational facility shall   establish an annual vehicular access fee  which  shall  run  from  April   first  of  each  year  to  March  thirty-first  of  the  following year,   entitling the holder thereof to a pass for vehicular  admission  without   additional  fee  to  any state park or recreational facility which has a   vehicular access fee. Such annual fee shall be consistent with  the  fee   schedule  for each particular year established pursuant to section 13.15   of this chapter and shall be approved by the director of the budget.2. The pass for vehicular access shall be available at  regional  park   headquarters  and  such  other  places as the office or such other state   agency shall designate.  Holders of such pass shall receive a  decal  to   be   placed   on   the   side  window  of  a  vehicle  for  purposes  of   identification. Such decal shall have the emblem of the beaver thereon.3. Such pass for vehicular access shall not be available to the  owner   or operator of an omnibus operated for a commercial purpose, unless such   omnibus  is  operated  by  or  pursuant to an agreement with a public or   private nonprofit agency for the purpose of transporting persons  to  or   from a state park for a recreational experience.4. If it is demonstrated that the use of the pass for vehicular access   in particular parks or recreational facilities is contrary to the public   interest, the office or such other state agency having jurisdiction, may   prohibit  its use in such particular parks or recreational facilities by   rule or regulation.5.  The  office  or  other  state  agency  having  jurisdiction  shall   promulgate  such  rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out   the provisions of this section.
NY Pks, Rec & Hist Pres L § 13.17 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PAR - Parks, recreation and historic preservation Title C - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Article 13 - General Provisions 13.17 - Regional State Park Police.

§  13.17  Regional  state  park police.   1. All members of any police   force of a regional state park commission,  as  heretofore  constituted,   shall,  unless transferred by or pursuant to any other provision of law,   continue to be members of the park  police  force  of  their  respective   regions, in the office.2. Any member who shall complete twenty-five years of total service as   a  member  of  the New York regional state park police on or after April   first, nineteen hundred sixty-six but who  has  not  attained  sixty-two   years  of age at the time of completion of such period of service, shall   be separated from such service upon attaining such age.3. Any member who shall attain sixty-two years  of  age  on  or  after   April  first,  nineteen  hundred  sixty-six,  but  who has not completed   twenty-five years of such total service at the time  of  attaining  such   age, shall be separated from such service upon completing such period of   service.4.  Any  member  appointed  on  or after April first, nineteen hundred   sixty-five shall be separated from such service upon attaining sixty-two   years of age.5. The provisions of subdivisions two, three and four of this  section   shall  not  apply to the commanding officer or chief of any police force   of a park region, nor to any member who  has  not  elected  and  is  not   required  to  contribute  in  accordance  with  sections  three  hundred   eighty-three or three  hundred  eighty-three-a  of  the  retirement  and   social security law.
NY Pks, Rec & Hist Pres L § 13.18 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PAR - Parks, recreation and historic preservation Title C - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Article 13 - General Provisions 13.18 - Three-Year Vehicular Access Fee.

§  13.18 Three-year vehicular access fee. 1. Notwithstanding any other   provision of law to the contrary,  the  office  or  other  state  agency   having  jurisdiction  of  a  state  park  or recreational facility shall   establish a three-year vehicular access fee which shall run  from  April   first  of  the  year of issuance to March thirty-first of the third year   following such issuance, entitling the holder  thereof  to  a  pass  for   vehicular  admission  without  additional  fee  to  any  state  park and   recreational facility which has a vehicular access fee. Such  three-year   fee  shall  be  consistent with the fee schedule established pursuant to   section 13.15 of this article and shall be approved by the  director  of   the budget.2.  The  pass  for  vehicular access shall be known as the "Three-Year   Empire  Passport".  The  pass  shall  be  available  at  regional   park   headquarters  and  such other places as the office or other state agency   shall designate. Such pass, having an emblem of  the  bluebird  thereon,   shall be available in a form prescribed by the office.3.  Such pass for vehicular access shall not be available to the owner   or operator of an omnibus operated for a commercial purpose, unless such   omnibus is operated by or pursuant to an  agreement  with  a  public  or   private  nonprofit  agency for the purpose of transporting persons to or   from state parks for a recreational experience.4. If demonstrated that the use of the pass for  vehicular  access  in   particular  parks  or  recreational facilities is contrary to the public   interest, the office or such other state agency having jurisdiction  may   prohibit  its use in such particular parks or recreational facilities by   rule or regulation.5. The office or other state agency having  jurisdiction  of  a  state   park   or   recreational   facility  shall  promulgate  such  rules  and   regulations as may be necessary to carry  out  the  provisions  of  this   section.
NY Pks, Rec & Hist Pres L § 13.19 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PAR - Parks, recreation and historic preservation Title C - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Article 13 - General Provisions 13.19 - Free Use of Campsites.

§  13.19 Free use of campsites.  Notwithstanding the provisions of any   other law, any person who is blind, non-ambulatory, or an amputee or any   veteran of the wars of the United States,  who  has  at  any  time  been   awarded  by  the federal government an allowance towards the purchase of   an automobile or is eligible for such an award shall be permitted to use   any of the public campsites, parks and other public places of recreation   in this state, upon the same  terms  and  conditions  as  apply  to  the   general public, but without the payment of any fees or other charges for   the use of such campsites, parks and other public places of recreation.
NY Pks, Rec & Hist Pres L § 13.20 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PAR - Parks, recreation and historic preservation Title C - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Article 13 - General Provisions 13.20 - Five-Year Vehicular Access Fee.

§  13.20  Five-year vehicular access fee. 1. Notwithstanding any other   provision of law to the contrary,  the  office  or  other  state  agency   having  jurisdiction  of  a  state  park  or recreational facility shall   establish a five-year access fee which shall run from April first of the   year of issuance to March thirty-first of the fifth year following  such   issuance, entitling the holder thereof to a pass for vehicular admission   without additional fee to any state park and recreational facility which   has  an  access fee. Such five-year fee shall be consistent with the fee   schedule established pursuant to section 13.15 of this article and shall   be approved by the director of the budget.2. The pass for vehicular access shall  be  known  as  the  "Five-Year   Empire   Passport".  The  pass  shall  be  available  at  regional  park   headquarters and such other places as the office  or  such  other  state   agency  shall  designate. Such pass, having an emblem of the brook trout   thereon, shall be available in a form prescribed by the office.3. Such pass for vehicular access shall not be available to the  owner   or operator of an omnibus operated for a commercial purpose, unless such   omnibus  is  operated  by  or  pursuant to an agreement with a public or   private nonprofit agency for the purpose of transporting persons  to  or   from state parks for a recreational experience.4.  If  demonstrated  that the use of the pass for vehicular access in   particular parks or recreational facilities is contrary  to  the  public   interest,  the office or such other state agency having jurisdiction may   prohibit its use in such particular parks or recreational facilities  by   rule or regulation.5.  The  office  or  other state agency having jurisdiction of a state   park  or  recreational  facility  shall  promulgate   such   rules   and   regulations  as  may  be  necessary  to carry out the provisions of this   section.
NY Pks, Rec & Hist Pres L § 13.21 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PAR - Parks, recreation and historic preservation Title C - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Article 13 - General Provisions 13.21 - Limitation on Park and Parkways in City of New York.

§  13.21  Limitation  on  park  and parkways in city of New York.  The   department shall not establish or operate any park or parkway heretofore   established or operated by the city of New York, and  the  office  shall   not acquire for its purposes any land, or establish or operate a park or   parkway  thereon,  dedicated or acquired or attempted to be dedicated or   acquired by the city of New  York  for  park  or  parkway  purposes,  or   located  in  the  Rockaway  peninsula,  west of Riis park and the Marine   parkway bridge, in the county of Queens.
NY Pks, Rec & Hist Pres L § 13.25 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PAR - Parks, recreation and historic preservation Title C - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Article 13 - General Provisions 13.25 - State Reservation at Saratoga Springs.

§  13.25  State  reservation  at  Saratoga Springs. In addition to the   powers, functions and duties conferred upon him by other  provisions  of   this  act, the commissioner shall, with respect to the state reservation   at Saratoga Springs:1. Have the care, custody and control of said  reservation,  including   all minerals, waters and gases thereon.2.  Make reasonable provisions for the free drinking of such waters by   the public.3. Grant leases or concessions for the use  of  any  portion  of  such   property, including real property.4. Regulate the sale of any waters or gases of the reservation.5.  Adopt  and  register,  where appropriate, such trademarks or trade   names as may be necessary or desirable with respect to  such  waters  or   gasses,  and  take  such action as may be required to protect the use of   such trademarks or trade names.6. Take such action as may be necessary or desirable  to  prevent  the   adulteration of such waters or gases.
NY Pks, Rec & Hist Pres L § 13.27 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PAR - Parks, recreation and historic preservation Title C - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Article 13 - General Provisions 13.27 - Hudson-Mohawk Urban Cultural Park.

§ 13.27 Hudson-Mohawk urban cultural park.  The area at the confluence   of  the  Hudson  and  Mohawk  Rivers  encompassed in the cities of Troy,   Cohoes and Watervliet, the villages of Waterford and  Green  Island  and   the  towns  of Waterford and Colonie shall be known as the Hudson-Mohawk   urban cultural park in recognition of the unique and  significant  urban   resources  and  cultural  heritage encompassed by those communities. For   purposes  of  interpretation,  conservation  and  enhancement   of   the   historic, cultural, economic, natural and architectural resources of the   Hudson-Mohawk  area, the Hudson-Mohawk urban cultural park commission is   hereby designated as an appropriate entity to cooperate with the  office   and other state agencies.
NY Pks, Rec & Hist Pres L § 13.28 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PAR - Parks, recreation and historic preservation Title C - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Article 13 - General Provisions 13.28 - Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Warning Signs.

§  13.28 Lyme and tick-borne disease warning signs. Within one hundred   twenty days of the effective date of  this  section,  the  office  shall   perform  an  assessment  of  state parks, including trails, to determine   where it is appropriate  to  install  signage  to  warn  park  users  of   possible  Lyme  and tick-borne infections. The assessment shall include,   but shall not be limited to, considerations related to the  installation   of  signage  in areas of new or increased contact with ticks reported to   the office, and, in consultation with the state department of health, an   evaluation of any relevant data on tick-borne diseases. Such  assessment   shall  be  updated  every three years, or earlier as deemed necessary by   the office and a summary of such assessment shall, within sixty days  of   completion,  be  posted  by  the office on its website. The office shall   thereafter install  and  maintain  signs  at  all  state-managed  parks,   including,  but  not  limited  to,  trail  entryways and campgrounds, as   necessary based on such assessment, warning individuals that  ticks  may   be  found  in  such  areas  and  may  result  in  Lyme  disease or other   tick-borne  diseases.  Such  office  may  use  models  already  in   use   throughout  the  state when determining the design for such signage. For   the purposes of this section,  "trail"  shall  include  footpaths,  bike   ways,  snowmobile  trails, horse trails, cross country ski trails, roads   and  other  rights-of-way  suitable  for  hiking,  strolling,   cycling,   horseback  riding, skiing and other means of motorized and non-motorized   travel for recreational purposes  and  shall  include  combinations  and   systems  of  trails,  including  connecting  and side trails, and trails   leading to scenic and recreational areas located within  and  maintained   by the office.
NY Pks, Rec & Hist Pres L § 13.29 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PAR - Parks, recreation and historic preservation Title C - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Article 13 - General Provisions 13.29 - Sojourner Truth Commemorative Marker.

§  13.29 Sojourner Truth commemorative marker.  The office shall erect   and maintain a bronze and bluestone commemorative marker on the  grounds   of  the  Ulster  county  court  house in Kingston, New York honoring the   achievements and highlighting the events in the life of Sojourner Truth.
NY Pks, Rec & Hist Pres L § 13.30 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PAR - Parks, recreation and historic preservation Title C - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Article 13 - General Provisions 13.30 - Reimbursement for Expenditures Necessitated by Negligent, Willful or Reckless Conduct.

§  13.30  Reimbursement  for  expenditures  necessitated by negligent,   willful or reckless conduct. In addition to any other remedy  which  may   exist,  a person whose negligent, willful or reckless conduct results in   an expenditure by the office for the purpose of  effectuating  a  rescue   shall  be  liable for the amount of such expenditure and shall reimburse   the office therefor. The  attorney  general  may  institute  any  proper   action,  suit  or proceeding to recover the amount owed to the office as   provided in this section and any  such  amount  so  recovered  shall  be   deposited  in  the state treasury to the credit of the general fund. For   purposes of this section, reckless  conduct  shall  mean  a  failure  to   exercise  reasonable  care,  reasonable  caution  or  the foresight of a   reasonably prudent and careful person, with a deliberate  disregard  for   the consequences of such conduct.
NY Pks, Rec & Hist Pres L § 14.01 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PAR - Parks, recreation and historic preservation Title C - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Article 14 - Historic Preservation 14.01 - Declaration of Policy.

§  14.01  Declaration of policy.   The legislature determines that the   historical, archeological, architectural and cultural  heritage  of  the   state  is among the most important environmental assets of the state and   that it should be preserved. It offers residents of the state a sense of   orientation and civic identity, is fundamental to our  concern  for  the   quality  of  life, and produces numerous economic benefits to the state.   The existence of irreplaceable properties of historical,  archeological,   architectural  and  cultural significance is threatened by the forces of   change. It is hereby declared to be the public policy and in the  public   interest  of this state to engage in a comprehensive program of historic   preservation to accomplish the following purposes:1. To promote the use, reuse and conservation of such  properties  for   the   education,   inspiration,   welfare,  recreation,  prosperity  and   enrichment of the public;2.  To  promote  and  encourage  the   protection,   enhancement   and   perpetuation  of such properties, including any improvements, landmarks,   historic districts, objects and sites which have or  represent  elements   of historical, archeological, architectural or cultural significance;3.  To  encourage  and assist municipalities to undertake preservation   programs and activities;4. To foster civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past   through cooperation with municipalities and local organizations;5. To preserve and enhance the state's  attractions  to  tourists  and   visitors.