New York S01068 establishes a review process for proposals to alienate municipal parkland.

New York S01068 amends the parks, recreation, and historic preservation law to create a comprehensive review process for proposals to alienate municipal parkland. The bill mandates that municipalities apply for certification from the office before alienating parkland. The application must include details about the parkland, environmental impacts, and a description of any replacement parkland. The office has 90 days to respond with either certification or a denial, with suggested changes if applicable.

New York S01068 establishes a review process for proposals to alienate municipal parkland.

New York S01068 amends the parks, recreation, and historic preservation law to create a comprehensive review process for proposals to alienate municipal parkland. The bill mandates that municipalities apply for certification from the office before alienating parkland. The application must include details about the parkland, environmental impacts, and a description of any replacement parkland. The office has 90 days to respond with either certification or a denial, with suggested changes if applicable.