L.L. 2006/041

By Council Members Gennaro, Brewer, Fidler, Foster, Gentile, Koppell, Liu, Mark-Viverito, Nelson, Weprin, Sears, Garodnick, Felder, Martinez, White Jr. and The Public Advocate (Ms. Gotbaum)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring credit counseling agencies to notify consumers when they are not approved pursuant to the Bankruptcy Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

Section 1. Of increasing regularity, indebted city residents have been the victims of a fraudulent scheme presented under the guise of financial assistance. Under this unscrupulous plan, numerous dishonest lenders have begun offering "credit counseling" services. However, instead of devising a realistic management plan to reduce debt, these businesses frequently take advantage of their customers' dire financial situations. Often, the counselor will recommend that the consumer borrow funds to satisfy outstanding balances and consolidate payments. The counseling agency will then arrange such loan against the consumer's assets, often a real estate interest.

However, many victims of this scam report that the loan interest rates are so high that they are regularly in a worse fiscal position than before they sought counseling. Ultimately, the business that advertised its ability to help these consumers owns an interest in their customer's property and earns exorbitant interest on the funds loaned. When the consumer is unable to meet his or her monthly obligation, the lender may simply foreclose and sell the real estate.

Section 106 of the newly enacted Bankruptcy Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 prohibits an individual from filing for personal bankruptcy protection unless such person has received credit counseling from an approved nonprofit budget and credit counseling service prior to filing a bankruptcy petition. The U.S. Trustee may waive this requirement only if an applicant can establish that the district in which he or she resides does not provide adequate services.

Chapter 1 of the Bankruptcy and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 specifies the requirements that a services provider must satisfy to obtain federal approval, including, but not limited to, staffing, organizational structure and counseling topic areas. Determinations must be reviewed annually and approval may be revoked at any time. Further, the Chief Bankruptcy Clerk must maintain a list, available to the public, of all approved credit counselors. Presently, there are thirteen counselors approved for residents of the Southern District of New York State, which includes the city of New York City, and fourteen for residents of the Eastern District.

To thwart unscrupulous lenders from taking advantage of consumers in financial crisis, and to ensure that each New Yorker receives the best counseling possible, the Council finds it necessary to require businesses that offer credit counseling services to inform individuals that the business, if not approved, has not been certified pursuant to the Bankruptcy Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 3. This local law shall take effect one hundred twenty days after it shall have been enacted into law; provided, however, that the commissioner shall take any actions necessary prior to such effective date for the implementation of this local law including, but not limited to, establishing guidelines and promulgating rules.

L.L. 2006/037

Enactment date: 8/23/2006

Int. No. 409

By Council Members Gennaro, Fidler, Gentile, Nelson, Seabrook, Comrie, White Jr. and James

A Local Law in relation to the temporary task force to study the feasibility of transferring city-owned wetlands to the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

Section 1. Subdivision c of section two of local law number 83 for the year 2005 is amended to read as follows:

c. Such members of the task force shall serve [for a period of nine months] until February 17, 2007, after which time such task force shall cease to exist.

§ 2. This local law shall take effect immediately upon its enactment.

L.L. 2006/039

Enactment date: 10/17/2006

Int. No. 349-A

By Council Members Yassky, White Jr., Sears, Gerson, Garodnick and Liu

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to small businesses and the repeal of subdivision f of section 20-268, section 20-274, section 20-283, subdivision three of section 20-291, subdivision f of section 20-296 and section 20-297 of such code.

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

Section 1. Declaration of legislative findings and intent. The Council of the City of New York hereby finds that the Administrative Code of the City of New York contains several provisions that are either outdated, in need of modification or are no longer practical and the enforcement of which has a detrimental impact upon the City's small business community. It is the Council's intention to modify or repeal these antiquated and problematic provisions of the Administrative Code in a first effort to improve the small business environment in New York City so that these businesses can thrive.

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 14. This local law shall take effect sixty days after it is enacted into law.

L.L. 2006/041

Enactment date: 10/17/2006

Int. No. 444-A

By the Speaker (Council Member Quinn) and Council Member Koppell, Addabbo Jr., Brewer, Comrie, Dilan, Felder, Fidler, Gentile, Gerson, Gonzalez, James, Lappin, Liu, Mealy, Nelson, Palma, Recchia Jr., Sanders Jr., Sears, Stewart, Weprin, Mark-Viverito, Mendez, Foster, Vacca, Dickens, McMahon, Gennaro, Avella, Katz, Gallagher, Lanza, Oddo and The Public Advocate (Ms. Gotbaum)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the maximum qualifying income for the Disabled Homeowner's Exemption.

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 5. If any subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or other portion of the local law that amended this section is, for any reason, declared unconstitutional or invalid, in whole or in part, by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed severable and such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the local law that amended this section, which remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

§ 6. This local law shall take effect immediately and shall apply to assessment rolls prepared on the basis of taxable status dates occurring on or after January 1, 2007.

L.L. 2006/042

Enactment date: 10/17/2006

Int. No. 445-A

By the Speaker (Council Member Quinn) and Council Members Gentile, Arroyo, Addabbo Jr., Brewer, Clarke, Comrie, Dilan, Felder, Fidler, Gerson, Gonzalez, James, Koppell, Lappin, Liu, Mealy, Nelson, Palma, Recchia Jr., Rivera, Sanders Jr., Sears, Stewart, Weprin, Mark-Viverito, Mendez, Foster, Dickens, McMahon, Gennaro, Avella, Katz, Gallagher, Lanza, Oddo and The Public Advocate (Ms. Gotbaum)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the maximum qualifying income for the Senior Citizen Homeowner's Exemption.

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 6. This local law shall take effect immediately and shall apply to assessment rolls prepared on the basis of taxable status dates occurring on or after January 1, 2007.

L.L. 2006/045

Enactment date: 11/9/2006

Int. No. 421-A

By Council Members White Jr., Comrie, Fidler, Gentile, James, Vann, Palma, Weprin, Mark-Viverito, Sears, Reyna, Dickens (by request of the Mayor)

A Local Law to amend the Administrative Code of the city of New York, in relation to authorizing an application for redesignation of certain areas within the city of New York as empire zones.

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

Section 1.

(a) By Local Law No. 8 for the year 1987, adopted on March 5, 1987, the council of the city of New York authorized an application for the designation of the Port Morris economic development zone relative to certain land within the borough of The Bronx.

(b) The city of New York has received economic development zone approval from New York state.

(c) By Local Law No. 57 for the year 1988, adopted on August 19, 1988, the boundaries of the Port Morris economic development zone were revised.

(d) By Local Law No. 55 for the year 1995, adopted on June 27, 1995, the boundaries of the Port Morris economic development zone were revised a second time.

(e) Pursuant to section 15 of part GG of chapter 63 of the laws of 2000, the Port Morris economic development zone is now known as the Port Morris empire zone.

(f) Pursuant to subdivision (d) of section 957 of the General Municipal Law, certain empire zones referred to as "investment zones", including the Port Morris empire zone, must be configured into up to three distinct and separate contiguous areas. Pursuant to subdivision (a-3) of section 960 of the General Municipal Law, the initial distinct and separate contiguous areas must be approved by the empire zones designation board. An application for redesignation of such areas as an empire zone must be submitted in accordance with section 961 of the General Municipal Law.

(g) The Port Morris empire zone has been configured into one distinct and separate contiguous area. Such area is described by block and lot in subdivision j of section 22-702 of the administrative code of the city of New York, as added by section two of this local law.

(h) Accordingly, the city of New York is authorized to submit an application for redesignation of such area within the borough of The Bronx as the Port Morris empire zone. Such application shall be submitted to the New York state commissioner of economic development for ultimate approval by the empire zones designation board.

(i) Pursuant to article 18-B of the General Municipal Law, the Port Morris Empire Zone Administrative Board as presently constituted is hereby continued. Pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 963 of the General Municipal Law, the chairperson of the New York City Economic Development Corporation shall be the Port Morris Empire Zone Certification Officer.

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 3. (a) By Local Law No. 8 for the year 1987, adopted on March 5, 1987, the council of the city of New York authorized an application for the designation of the East Harlem economic development zone relative to certain land within the borough of Manhattan.

(b) The city of New York has received economic development zone approval from New York State.

(c) By Local Law No. 57 for the year 1988, adopted on August 19, 1988, the boundaries of the East Harlem economic development zone were revised.

(d) Pursuant to section 15 of part GG of chapter 63 of the laws of 2000, the East Harlem economic development zone is now known as the East Harlem empire zone.

(e) By Local Law No. 83 for the year 2003, adopted on December 22, 2003, the boundaries of the East Harlem empire zone were revised a second time.

(f) Pursuant to subdivision (d) of section 957 of the General Municipal Law, certain empire zones referred to as "investment zones", including the East Harlem empire zone, must be configured into up to three distinct and separate contiguous areas. Pursuant to subdivision (a-3) of section 960 of the General Municipal Law, the initial distinct and separate contiguous areas must be approved by the empire zones designation board. An application for redesignation of such areas as an empire zone must be submitted in accordance with section 961 of the General Municipal Law.

(g) The East Harlem empire zone has been configured into three distinct and separate contiguous areas. Such areas are described by block and lot in subdivision l of section 22-703 of the administrative code of the city of New York, as added by section four of this local law.

(h) Accordingly, the city of New York is authorized to submit an application for redesignation of such areas within the borough of Manhattan as the East Harlem empire zone. Such application shall be submitted to the New York state commissioner of economic development for ultimate approval by the empire zones designation board.

(i) Pursuant to Article 18-B of the General Municipal Law, the East Harlem Empire Zone Administrative Board as presently constituted is hereby continued. Pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 963 of the General Municipal Law, the chairperson of the New York City Economic Development Corporation shall be the East Harlem Empire Zone Certification Officer.

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 5. (a) By Local Law No. 8 for the year 1987, adopted on March 5, 1987, the council of the city of New York authorized an application for the designation of the East Brooklyn economic development zone relative to certain land within the borough of Brooklyn.

(b) The city of New York has received economic development zone approval from New York state.

(c) By Local Law No. 57 for the year 1988, adopted on August 19, 1988, the boundaries of the East Brooklyn economic development zone were revised.

(d) By Local Law No. 38 for the year 1993, adopted on May 18, 1993, the boundaries of the East Brooklyn economic development zone were revised a second time.

(e) Pursuant to section 15 of part GG of chapter 63 of the laws of 2000, the East Brooklyn economic development zone is now known as the East Brooklyn empire zone.

(f) By Local Law No. 80 for the year 2003, adopted on December 22, 2003, the boundaries of the East Brooklyn empire zone were revised a third time.

(g) Pursuant to subdivision (d) of section 957 of the General Municipal Law, certain empire zones referred to as "investment zones", including the East Brooklyn empire zone, must be configured into up to three distinct and separate contiguous areas. Pursuant to subdivision (a-3) of section 960 of the General Municipal Law, the initial distinct and separate contiguous areas must be approved by the empire zones designation board. An application for redesignation of such areas as an empire zone must be submitted in accordance with section 961 of the General Municipal Law.

(h) The East Brooklyn empire zone has been configured into two distinct and separate contiguous areas. Such areas are described by block and lot in subdivision l of section 22-704 of the administrative code of the city of New York, as added by section six of this local law.

(i) Accordingly, the city of New York is authorized to submit an application for redesignation of such areas within the borough of Brooklyn as the East Brooklyn empire zone. Such application shall be submitted to the New York state commissioner of economic development for ultimate approval by the empire zones designation board.

(j) Pursuant to article 18-B of the General Municipal Law, the East Brooklyn Empire Zone Administrative Board as presently constituted is hereby continued. Pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 963 of the General Municipal Law, the chairperson of the New York City Economic Development Corporation shall be the East Brooklyn Empire Zone Certification Officer.

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 7. (a) By Local Law No. 8 for the year 1987, adopted on March 5, 1987, the council of the city of New York authorized an application for the designation of the South Jamaica economic development zone relative to certain land within the borough of Queens.

(b) The city of New York has received economic development zone approval from New York State.

(c) By Local Law No. 57 for the year 1988, adopted on August 19, 1988, the boundaries of the South Jamaica economic development zone were revised.

(d) By Local Law No. 37 for the year 1993, adopted on May 18, 1993, the boundaries of the South Jamaica economic development zone were revised a second time.

(e) Pursuant to section 15 of part GG of chapter 63 of the laws of 2000, the South Jamaica economic development zone is now known as the South Jamaica empire zone.

(f) By Local Law No. 6 for the year 2002, adopted on June 10, 2002, the boundaries of the South Jamaica empire zone were revised a third time.

(g) Pursuant to subdivision (d) of section 957 of the General Municipal Law, certain empire zones referred to as "investment zones", including the South Jamaica empire zone, must be configured into up to three distinct and separate contiguous areas. Pursuant to subdivision (a-3) of section 960 of the General Municipal Law, the initial distinct and separate contiguous areas must be approved by the empire zones designation board. An application for redesignation of such areas as an empire zone must be submitted in accordance with section 961 of the General Municipal Law.

(h) The South Jamaica empire zone has been configured into two distinct and separate contiguous areas. Such areas are described by block and lot in subdivision l of section 22-705 of the administrative code of the city of New York, as added by section eight of this local law.

(i) Accordingly, the city of New York is authorized to submit an application for redesignation of such areas within the borough of Queens as the South Jamaica empire zone. Such application shall be submitted to the New York state commissioner of economic development for ultimate approval by the empire zones designation board.

(j) Pursuant to Article 18-B of the General Municipal Law, the South Jamaica Empire Zone Administrative Board as presently constituted is hereby continued. Pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 963 of the General Municipal Law, the chairperson of the New York City Economic Development Corporation shall be the South Jamaica Empire Zone Certification Officer.

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 9. (a) By Local Law No. 5 for the year 1994, adopted on April 18, 1994, the council of the city of New York authorized an application for the designation of the Hunts Point economic development zone relative to certain land within the borough of The Bronx.

(b) The city of New York has received economic development zone approval from New York state.

(c) Pursuant to section 15 of part GG of chapter 63 of the laws of 2000, the Hunts Point economic development zone is now known as the Hunts Point empire zone.

(d) Pursuant to subdivision (d) of section 957 of the General Municipal Law, certain empire zones referred to as "investment zones", including the Hunts Point empire zone, must be configured into up to three distinct and separate contiguous areas. Pursuant to subdivision (a-3) of section 960 of the General Municipal Law, the initial distinct and separate contiguous areas must be approved by the empire zones designation board. An application for redesignation of such areas as an empire zone must be submitted in accordance with section 961 of the General Municipal Law.

(e) The Hunts Point empire zone has been configured into two distinct and separate contiguous areas. Such areas are described by block and lot in subdivision c of section 22-709 of the administrative code of the city of New York, as added by section ten of this local law.

(f) Accordingly, the city of New York is authorized to submit an application for redesignation of such areas within the borough of The Bronx as the Hunts Point empire zone. Such application shall be submitted to the New York state commissioner of economic development for ultimate approval by the empire zones designation board.

(g) Pursuant to Article 18-B of the General Municipal Law, the Hunts Point Empire Zone Administrative Board as presently constituted is hereby continued. Pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 963 of the General Municipal Law, the chairperson of the New York City Economic Development Corporation shall be the Hunts Point Empire Zone Certification Officer.

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 11. (a) By Local Law No. 5 for the year 1994, adopted on April 18, 1994, the council of the city of New York authorized an application for the designation of the Southwest Brooklyn economic development zone relative to certain land within the borough of Brooklyn.

(b) The city of New York has received economic development zone approval from New York state.

(c) By Local Law No. 28 for the year 1999, adopted on June 28, 1999, the boundaries of the Southwest Brooklyn economic development zone were revised.

(d) By Local Law No. 63 for the year 1999, adopted on October 18, 1999 and retroactive to June 28, 1999, the boundaries of the Southwest Brooklyn economic development zone were corrected.

(e) Pursuant to section 15 of part GG of chapter 63 of the laws of 2000, the Southwest Brooklyn economic development zone is now known as the Southwest Brooklyn empire zone.

(f) Pursuant to subdivision (d) of section 957 of the General Municipal Law, certain empire zones referred to as "investment zones", including the Southwest Brooklyn empire zone, must be configured into up to three distinct and separate contiguous areas. Pursuant to subdivision (a-3) of section 960 of the General Municipal Law, the initial distinct and separate contiguous areas must be approved by the empire zones designation board. An application for redesignation of such areas as an empire zone must be submitted in accordance with section 961 of the General Municipal Law.

(g) The Southwest Brooklyn empire zone has been configured into one distinct and separate contiguous area. Such area is described by block and lot in subdivision f of section 22-710 of the administrative code of the city of New York, as added by section twelve of this local law.

(h) Accordingly, the city of New York is authorized to submit an application for redesignation of such area within the borough of Brooklyn as the Southwest Brooklyn empire zone. Such application shall be submitted to the New York state commissioner of economic development for ultimate approval by the empire zones designation board.

(i) Pursuant to article 18-B of the General Municipal Law, the Southwest Brooklyn Empire Zone Administrative Board as presently constituted is hereby continued. Pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 963 of the General Municipal Law, the chairperson of the New York City Economic Development Corporation shall be the Southwest Brooklyn Empire Zone Certification Officer.

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 13. (a) By Local Law No. 5 for the year 1994, adopted on April 18, 1994, the council of the city of New York authorized an application for the designation of the North Shore economic development zone relative to certain land within the borough of Staten Island.

(b) The city of New York has received economic development zone approval from New York state.

(c) By Local Law No. 91 for the year 1995, adopted on December 19, 1995, the boundaries of the North Shore economic development zone were revised.

(d) By Local Law No. 62 for the year 1997, adopted on July 14, 1997, the boundaries of the North Shore economic development zone were revised a second time.

(e) Pursuant to section 15 of part GG of chapter 63 of the laws of 2000, the North Shore economic development zone is now known as the North Shore empire zone.

(f) By Local Law No. 7 for the year 2002, adopted on June 10, 2002, the boundaries of the North Shore empire zone were revised a third time.

(g) Pursuant to subdivision (d) of section 957 of the General Municipal Law, certain empire zones referred to as "development zones", including the North Shore empire zone, must be configured into up to six distinct and separate contiguous areas. Pursuant to subdivision (a-3) of section 960 of the General Municipal Law, the initial distinct and separate contiguous areas must be approved by the empire zones designation board. An application for redesignation of such areas as an empire zone must be submitted in accordance with section 961 of the General Municipal Law.

(h) The North Shore empire zone has been configured into five distinct and separate contiguous areas. Such areas are described by block and lot in subdivision h of section 22-711 of the administrative code of the city of New York, as added by section fourteen of this local law.

(i) Accordingly, the city of New York is authorized to submit an application for redesignation of such areas within the borough of Staten Island as the North Shore empire zone. Such application shall be submitted to the New York state commissioner of economic development for ultimate approval by the empire zones designation board.

(j) Pursuant to Article 18-B of the General Municipal Law, the North Shore Empire Zone Administrative Board as presently constituted is hereby continued. Pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 963 of the General Municipal Law, the chairperson of the New York City Economic Development Corporation shall be the North Shore Empire Zone Certification Officer.

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 15. (a) By Local Law No. 5 for the year 1994, adopted on April 18, 1994, the council of the city of New York authorized an application for the designation of the Far Rockaway economic development zone relative to certain land within the borough of Queens.

(b) The city of New York has received economic development zone approval from New York state.

(c) Pursuant to section 15 of part GG of chapter 63 of the laws of 2000, the Far Rockaway economic development zone is now known as the Far Rockaway empire zone.

(d) Pursuant to subdivision (d) of section 957 of the General Municipal Law, certain empire zones referred to as "investment zones", including the Far Rockaway empire zone, must be configured into up to three distinct and separate contiguous areas. Pursuant to subdivision (a-3) of section 960 of the General Municipal Law, the initial distinct and separate contiguous areas must be approved by the empire zones designation board. An application for redesignation of such areas as an empire zone must be submitted in accordance with section 961 of the General Municipal Law.

(e) The Far Rockaway empire zone has been configured into one distinct and separate contiguous area. Such area is described by block and lot in subdivision c of section 22-712 of the administrative code of the city of New York, as added by section sixteen of this local law.

(f) Accordingly, the city of New York is authorized to submit an application for redesignation of such area within the borough of Queens as the Far Rockaway empire zone. Such application shall be submitted to the New York state commissioner of economic development for ultimate approval by the empire zones designation board.

(g) Pursuant to Article 18-B of the General Municipal Law, the Far Rockaway Empire Zone Administrative Board as presently constituted is hereby continued. Pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 963 of the General Municipal Law, the chairperson of the New York City Economic Development Corporation shall be the Far Rockaway Empire Zone Certification Officer.

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 17. (a) By Local Law No. 92 for the year 1997, adopted on December 2, 1997, the council of the city of New York authorized an application for the designation of the Brooklyn Navy Yard/North Brooklyn economic development zone relative to certain land within the borough of Brooklyn.

(b) The city of New York has received economic development zone approval from New York state.

(c) Pursuant to section 15 of part GG of chapter 63 of the laws of 2000, the Brooklyn Navy Yard/North Brooklyn economic development zone is now known as the Brooklyn Navy Yard/North Brooklyn empire zone.

(d) Pursuant to subdivision (d) of section 957 of the General Municipal Law, certain empire zones referred to as "investment zones", including the Brooklyn Navy Yard/North Brooklyn empire zone, must be configured into up to three distinct and separate contiguous areas. Pursuant to subdivision (a-3) of section 960 of the General Municipal Law, the initial distinct and separate contiguous areas must be approved by the empire zones designation board. An application for redesignation of such areas as an empire zone must be submitted in accordance with section 961 of the General Municipal Law.

(e) The Brooklyn Navy Yard/North Brooklyn empire zone has been configured into three distinct and separate contiguous areas. Such areas are described by block and lot in subdivision e of section 22-713 of the administrative code of the city of New York, as added by section eighteen of this local law.

(f) Accordingly, the city of New York is authorized to submit an application for redesignation of such areas within the borough of Brooklyn as the Brooklyn Navy Yard/North Brooklyn empire zone. Such application shall be submitted to the New York state commissioner of economic development for ultimate approval by the empire zones designation board.

(g) Pursuant to Article 18-B of the General Municipal Law, the Brooklyn Navy Yard/North Brooklyn Empire Zone Administrative Board as presently constituted is hereby continued. Pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 963 of the General Municipal Law, the chairperson of the New York City Economic Development Corporation the Brooklyn Navy Yard/North Brooklyn Empire Zone Certification Officer.

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§19. (a) By Local Law No. 7 for the year 2001, adopted on February 2, 2001, the council of the city of New York authorized an application for the designation of the West Shore empire zone relative to certain land within the borough of Staten Island.

(b) The city of New York has received empire zone approval from New York state.

(c) Pursuant to subdivision (d) of section 957 of the General Municipal Law, certain empire zones referred to as "investment zones", including the West Shore empire zone, must be configured into up to three distinct and separate contiguous areas. Pursuant to subdivision (a-3) of section 960 of the General Municipal Law, the initial distinct and separate contiguous areas must be approved by the empire zones designation board. An application for redesignation of such areas as an empire zone must be submitted in accordance with section 961 of the General Municipal Law.

(d) The West Shore empire zone has been configured into three distinct and separate contiguous areas. Such areas are described by block and lot in subdivision e of section 22-714 of the administrative code of the city of New York, as added by section twenty of this local law.

(e) Accordingly, the city of New York is authorized to submit an application for redesignation of such areas within the borough of Staten Island as the West Shore empire zone. Such application shall be submitted to the New York state commissioner of economic development for ultimate approval by the empire zones designation board.

(f) Pursuant to Article 18-B of the General Municipal Law, the West Shore Empire Zone Administrative Board as presently constituted is hereby continued. Pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 963 of the General Municipal Law, the chairperson of the New York City Economic Development Corporation shall be the West Shore Empire Zone Certification Officer.

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 21. This local law shall take effect immediately.

L.L. 2006/049

Enactment date: 12/5/2006

Int. No. 425-A

By Council Members Dilan, Comrie, Nelson, Seabrook, Sears, Stewart, Baez, Gonzalez, Weprin and White Jr. (by request of the Mayor)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the electrical code.

Be it enacted by the Council as follows:

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[Consolidated provisions are not included in this Appendix A]

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§ 16. (a) This local law shall take effect on January 1, 2007. Prior to January 1, 2007, the commissioner of buildings may promulgate any rules and perform all other actions necessary for the implementation of this local law.

(b) A copy of the 2005 edition of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, incorporated by reference into this local law, shall be kept on file by the City Clerk with this local law and shall be available for public inspection.

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