Authorizes the town of Smithtown to prohibit longbow and crossbow discharges in hazardous areas.

This bill amends the town law to allow the town of Smithtown in Suffolk County to create ordinances prohibiting the discharge of longbows and crossbows in areas where such activities could endanger the public or nearby residents. The town must post signs in these areas to notify the public of the regulations. These ordinances can be more restrictive than other laws but not less so. The bill also requires notification to the regional supervisor of fish and game of the Department of Environmental Conservation 30 days before adopting any ordinance that changes the current 150-foot rule.

Authorizes the town of Smithtown to prohibit longbow and crossbow discharges in hazardous areas.

This bill amends the town law to allow the town of Smithtown in Suffolk County to create ordinances prohibiting the discharge of longbows and crossbows in areas where such activities could endanger the public or nearby residents. The town must post signs in these areas to notify the public of the regulations. These ordinances can be more restrictive than other laws but not less so. The bill also requires notification to the regional supervisor of fish and game of the Department of Environmental Conservation 30 days before adopting any ordinance that changes the current 150-foot rule.