New York A09598 prohibits state contracts from using tropical hardwoods to prevent forest degradation.

New York A09598 amends the state finance law to prohibit the use of tropical hardwoods in state contracts. This includes prohibiting the purchase or use of tropical hardwoods or products made from them, unless they are secondary materials. The bill defines tropical hardwoods as angiosperms growing in tropical forests and lists specific species. Exceptions are made for certain circumstances, such as when no acceptable non-tropical hardwood species are available or when using tropical hardwoods is necessary for historical restoration.

New York A09598 prohibits state contracts from using tropical hardwoods to prevent forest degradation.

New York A09598 amends the state finance law to prohibit the use of tropical hardwoods in state contracts. This includes prohibiting the purchase or use of tropical hardwoods or products made from them, unless they are secondary materials. The bill defines tropical hardwoods as angiosperms growing in tropical forests and lists specific species. Exceptions are made for certain circumstances, such as when no acceptable non-tropical hardwood species are available or when using tropical hardwoods is necessary for historical restoration.