New York S10678 establishes the Literary Lifecycle Management Act, prohibiting the destruction of rare books and imposing civil penalties.

New York S10678, known as the Literary Lifecycle Management Act, amends the general business law to prohibit the intentional destruction of rare books. Specifically, it bans the destruction of books published before 1970 or those with print runs of fewer than 200 copies. Violators face civil penalties, including fines and potential injunctions. The attorney general can bring actions on behalf of the state to enforce this law.

New York S10678 establishes the Literary Lifecycle Management Act, prohibiting the destruction of rare books and imposing civil penalties.

New York S10678, known as the Literary Lifecycle Management Act, amends the general business law to prohibit the intentional destruction of rare books. Specifically, it bans the destruction of books published before 1970 or those with print runs of fewer than 200 copies. Violators face civil penalties, including fines and potential injunctions. The attorney general can bring actions on behalf of the state to enforce this law.