Local Laws of 2003

Local Law 1 of 2003 intro.nyc/0070-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to civil penalties for violations of the littering law.

Local Law 2 of 2003 intro.nyc/0146-2002

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

Local Law 3 of 2003 intro.nyc/0243-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the possession, sale and display of etching acid.

Local Law 4 of 2003 intro.nyc/0265-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tax exemptions for low-income elderly persons.

Local Law 5 of 2003 intro.nyc/0286-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the penalties for the defacement of property and the possession, sale and display of graffiti instruments.

Local Law 6 of 2003 intro.nyc/0318-2002

A Local Law in relation to naming ninety-seven thoroughfares and public places

Local Law 7 of 2003 intro.nyc/0341-2002

A Local Law in relation to the date of submission by the mayor of a preliminary management report and the date prior to which the council shall conduct public hearings and the date by which the council shall submit a report or reports pertaining thereto, the date of submission by the director of management and budget and the director of city planning of a draft ten-year capital strategy, the date of submission by the city planning commission of a report on the draft ten-year capital strategy, the date of submission by the mayor of the preliminary certificate regarding debt and reserves and appropriations and expenditures for capital projects, the date of submission by the mayor of the preliminary budget, the date of publication by the director of the independent budget office of a report on revenues and expenditures, the date of submission by the community boards of statements in regard to the preliminary budget, the date of submission by the commissioner of finance of an estimate of the assessed valuation of real property and statement of real property taxes due, expected to be received, and uncollected, the date of submission by the mayor of a tax benefit report, the date of submission by the borough boards of statements on budget priorities, the date of submission by the council of estimates of the financial needs of the council, the date of submission by the borough presidents of proposed modifications of the preliminary budget, the date of publication by the director of the independent budget office of a report analyzing the preliminary budget, and the date by which the council shall hold hearings and submit recommendations in regard to the preliminary budget, relating to the fiscal year two thousand four.

Local Law 8 of 2003 intro.nyc/0294-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to sidewalk cafes, and to repeal subdivisions (c), (d) and (l) of section 20-226 of such code.

Local Law 9 of 2003 intro.nyc/0257-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to restricting the use of mobile telephones in a place of public performance.

Local Law 10 of 2003 intro.nyc/0063-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York, in relation to the enhancement of protection of whistleblowers.

Local Law 11 of 2003 intro.nyc/0119-2002

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring that official publications of city agencies be submitted in electronic format to the department of records and information services and be made available to the public through the department's website.

Local Law 12 of 2003 intro.nyc/0171-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to strengthening and clarifying the Campaign Finance Act.

Local Law 13 of 2003 intro.nyc/0313-2002

A Local Law to amend the Administrative Code of the City of New York, in relation to the acceptance of campaign contributions subsequent to the date of election from previous contributors for the purpose of debt repayment.

Local Law 14 of 2003 intro.nyc/0342-2003

A Local Law in relation to naming thirty-nine thoroughfares and public places

Local Law 15 of 2003 intro.nyc/0343-2003

A Local Law in relation to naming twenty-four thoroughfares and public places

Local Law 16 of 2003 intro.nyc/0282-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exemption from taxation of alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings.

Local Law 17 of 2003 intro.nyc/0283-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tax exemption and abatement for certain rehabilitated buildings as authorized by section 488-a of the real property tax law.

Local Law 18 of 2003 intro.nyc/0322-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the provision of a Code of Conduct to coaches, parents and players participating in a youth sports program that utilizes City facilities and/or receives City funding and to establish appropriate standards of behavior at youth sports events.

Local Law 19 of 2003 intro.nyc/0285-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health to make available emergency contraception at its health centers, health stations, health clinics or other health facilities.

Local Law 20 of 2003 intro.nyc/0372-2003

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the powers and term of office of the districting commission.

Local Law 21 of 2003 intro.nyc/0367-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York, in relation to extending the rent stabilization laws.

Local Law 22 of 2003 intro.nyc/0102-2002

A Local Law to amend the New York City Charter in relation to the custody and control of city records of historical, research, cultural or other important value.

Local Law 23 of 2003 intro.nyc/0093-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to education and training for public assistance recipients.

Local Law 24 of 2003 intro.nyc/0215-2002

A Local Law to amend the New York City charter, in relation to requiring the chancellor of the city school district to submit to the Council quarterly reports on the status of all school capital projects.

Local Law 25 of 2003 intro.nyc/0278-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring pharmacies to post signs regarding the sale of emergency contraception, and penalties regarding posting of notices in pharmacies.

Local Law 26 of 2003 intro.nyc/0281-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the administration of emergency contraception to rape victims in emergency departments.

Local Law 27 of 2003 intro.nyc/0123-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing civil penalties for water pollution, drainage, and sewer control violations, and to repeal subdivision b of section 24-513, relating to the penalty imposed for violating such section.

Local Law 28 of 2003 intro.nyc/0178-2002

A Local La to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to defective trouble lights.

Local Law 29 of 2003 intro.nyc/0240-2002

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

Local Law 30 of 2003 intro.nyc/0377-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the procurement of energy efficient products.

Local Law 31 of 2003 intro.nyc/0383-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating disclosure requirements for tax preparers who offer refund anticipation loans.

Local Law 32 of 2003 intro.nyc/0052-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the displaying of the POW/MIA flag

Local Law 33 of 2003 intro.nyc/0096-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the standards of conduct of employment agencies and employers of domestic or household employees placed by employment agencies.

Local Law 34 of 2003 intro.nyc/0437-2003

A Local Law in relation to naming eighty thoroughfares and public places

Local Law 35 of 2003 intro.nyc/0491-2003

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

Local Law 36 of 2003 intro.nyc/0433-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to authorizing an increase in the amount to be expended in the Brighton Beach business improvement district.

Local Law 37 of 2003 intro.nyc/0456-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to authorizing an increase in the amount to be expended in the Metrotech Area business improvement district.

Local Law 38 of 2003 intro.nyc/0457-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the rate of interest imposed on underpayments of the general corporation tax and banking corporation tax.

Local Law 39 of 2003 intro.nyc/0497-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to setting interest rates for overpayments of the general corporation tax and banking corporation tax.

Local Law 40 of 2003 intro.nyc/0507-2003

A Local Law in relation to the date by which if the expense budget has not been adopted, the expense budget adopted as modified for the current fiscal year shall be deemed to have been extended for the new fiscal year until such time as a new expense budget has been adopted, the date by which if a capital budget and a capital program have not been adopted, the unutilized portion of all prior capital appropriations shall be deemed reappropriated, the dates of mayoral disapprovals of Council action and Council overrides thereof, the date of submission by the Mayor of an estimate of the probable amount of receipts, the date by which if the Council has not fixed the tax rates for the ensuing fiscal year, the commissioner of finance shall be authorized to complete the assessment rolls using estimated rates, and related matters, relating to the fiscal year two thousand four.

Local Law 41 of 2003 intro.nyc/0492-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing personal income taxes.

Local Law 42 of 2003 intro.nyc/0429-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to area eligibility limitations on benefits pursuant to section 421-a of the real property tax law.

Local Law 43 of 2003 intro.nyc/0064-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the annual disclosure of financial interests by certain officers and employees of the city of New York.

Local Law 44 of 2003 intro.nyc/0305-2002

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

Local Law 45 of 2003 intro.nyc/0393-2003

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

Local Law 46 of 2003 intro.nyc/0473-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lobbyist registration fees and certain city clerk fees.

Local Law 47 of 2003 intro.nyc/0474-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the imposition of a real property tax surcharge on certain class one properties.

Local Law 48 of 2003 intro.nyc/0520-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to extending for four years the time to apply for certain benefits under the industrial and commercial incentive program and in relation to the boundaries of the new construction exemption area.

Local Law 49 of 2003 intro.nyc/0193-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the liability of property owners for injuries caused by unsafe conditions on sidewalks.

Local Law 50 of 2003 intro.nyc/0485-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the frequency of collection of designated recyclable materials and in relation to the collection of glass and yard waste.

Local Law 51 of 2003 intro.nyc/0496-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the public sale of taxicab licenses.

Local Law 52 of 2003 intro.nyc/0500-2003

A Local Law to amend the charter and administrative code of the city of New York with respect to transferring functions of the department of employment and the administration for children's services to the department of social services, the department of small business services and the department of youth and community development, and to repeal chapter 73 of the charter.

Local Law 53 of 2003 intro.nyc/0521-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to disallowing deductions under the unincorporated business tax for certain payments to related parties and to repeal subdivision (n) of section 11-501 of the administrative code of the city of New York relating thereto.

Local Law 54 of 2003 intro.nyc/0522-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to liability insurance for injuries caused by unsafe conditions on sidewalks and payments for uncompensated medical expenses in connection with such injuries.

Local Law 55 of 2003 intro.nyc/0399-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating an adopt-a-park program.

Local Law 56 of 2003 intro.nyc/0410-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to applications for redetermination of senior citizen rent increase exemption benefits where there is a permanent reduction in income.

Local Law 57 of 2003 intro.nyc/0466-2003

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter in relation to authorizing the department of transportation to extend the expiration date of any franchise to operate and maintain bus shelters.

Local Law 58 of 2003 intro.nyc/0509-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of the Downtown Flushing Transit Hub business improvement district.

Local Law 59 of 2003 intro.nyc/0555-2003

A Local Law in relation to the approval of a determination by the taxi and limousine commission to approve an application by A Ride For All, LLC for a license to operate a base station in the borough of Queens.

Local Law 60 of 2003 intro.nyc/0195-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of an advisory board of drivers.

Local Law 61 of 2003 intro.nyc/0482-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to making it a misdemeanor to trespass upon the playing area of a professional sporting event and imposing a civil penalty for those who interfere with a professional sporting event.

Local Law 62 of 2003 intro.nyc/0565-2003

A Local Law in relation to naming seventy-seven throughofares and public places, Captain Walter G. Hynes Way, Borough of Queens, Lieutenant Vincent G. Halloran Street, Borough of Manhattan, Firefighter Carl F. Asaro Way, Borough of Queens, Firefighter Andrew Christopher Brunn Street, Borough of Queens, Battalion Chief Lawrence T. Stack Street, Borough of Queens, Sareve Dukat Avenue, Borough of Manhattan, Firefighter Ruben Correa Street, Borough of Manhattan, Firefighter Kevin Bracken Corner, Borough of Manhattan, Frank Pershep Way, Borough of Brooklyn, William "Bill" Bernstein Parkway, Borough of Brooklyn, Fire Lieutenant Paul R. Martini Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Fire Captain Timothy Stackpole Corner, Borough of Brooklyn, Kenneth C. Ledee Place, Borough of Queens, Andrew and Vincent Abate Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Firefighter Dennis Patrick O'Berg Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Firefighter Eric T. Allen Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Stephen G. Hoffman Way, Borough of Queens, Jennifer Mazzotta Way, Borough of Queens, Firefighter Gary Geidel, Rescue Co. 1, FDNY Avenue, Borough of Staten Island, Firefighter Peter Louis Freund Avenue, Borough of Staten Island, Lloyd Rosenberg Court, Borough of Staten Island, Brian F. Hennessey Avenue, Borough of Staten Island, Lisa Bella Di Fato Cannava Avenue, Borough of Staten Island, Michael DiRienzo Street, Borough of Staten Island, Steven Lauria Avenue, Borough of Staten Island, Firefighter John K. McAvoy Street, Borough of Staten Island, Jennifer Lynn Tzemis Avenue, Borough of Staten Island, Mary Catherine Murphy Boffa Avenue, Borough of Staten Island, Scott M. McGovern Avenue, Borough of Staten Island, Firefighter Thomas A. Gardner Street, Borough of Queens, Alejandro Cordero Way, Borough of Manhattan, Firefighter Thomas W. Kelly Way, Borough of Staten Island, Firefighter Richard J. Kelly, Jr. Way, Borough of Staten Island, Angela Susan Scheinberg Way, Borough of Staten Island, Lillian Caceres Way, Borough of Staten Island, Anthony Luparello Way, Borough of Queens, Firefighter Jeff Palazzo Place, Borough of Staten Island, Rosemary Ann Smith Place, Borough of Staten Island, Patricia A. Kuras Way, Borough of Staten Island, Marie Lukas Drive, Borough of Staten Island, Denise L. Benedetto Place, Borough of Staten Island, Firefighter Allan Tarasiewicz Corner, Borough of Staten Island, Firefighter Anthony Rodriguez Avenue, Borough of Staten Island, Firefighter Brian Cannizzaro Way, Borough of Staten Island, Lt. Harvey Harrell Corner, FDNY, Borough of Staten Island, Lt. Stephen Harrell Way, FDNY, Borough of Staten Island, Laura Gilly Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Firefighter Alan Feinberg Place, Borough of Brooklyn, Firefighter Eugene M. Whelan Street, Borough of Queens, Clara Hinds Street, Borough of Queens, FF Carl J. Bedigian Way, Borough of Brooklyn, Lt. Andrew Desperito Way, Borough of Brooklyn, James Conway Sullivan Boulevard, Borough of Queens, Henry Weichaitis Road, Borough of Queens, Hillside Avenue, Borough of Queens, Douglas Road, Borough of Queens, Little Neck Road, Borough of Queens, Cherry Street, Borough of Queens, Willow Street, Borough of Queens, Rev. Randolph Barnes, Jr. Place, Borough of the Bronx, Betty Davis Street, Borough of Queens, Bay Ridge United Methodist Church Corner, Borough of Brooklyn, Joe Imbriale Corner, Borough of Brooklyn, Dominick Sabatino Bridge - 1937, Borough of Brooklyn, Sharon Mary Pascale Field, Borough of Brooklyn, Corporal Robert Marcus Rodriguez Way, Borough of Queens, Mary Davies Drive, Borough of Staten Island, Police Officer John M. Kelly Way, Borough of Staten Island, Big Brothers and Big Sisters Boulevard, Borough of Manhattan, Staff Sgt. Riayan Agusto Tejeda Street, Borough of Manhattan, P.O. Thomas Schimenti Jr. Corner, Borough of Staten Island, Deacon Ross Calimano Corner, Borough of Staten Island, Anna Sokolow Way, Borough of Manhattan, Leo Fracassi Way, Borough of the Bronx, Celia Cruz Boulevard, Borough of the Bronx, Mario P. Russo Boulevard, Borough of Queens, Piccirilli Place, Borough of the Bronx, the REPEAL of section 14 of Local Law 6 of 2003, the REPEAL of section 4 of Local Law 34 of 2003.

Local Law 63 of 2003 intro.nyc/0262-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring air-conditioning on any bus or other motor vehicle transporting a child with a disability to and from school.

Local Law 64 of 2003 intro.nyc/0569-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to the installation and maintenance of newsstands pursuant to a franchise and the placement of advertising on newsstands and to repeal subdivision d, and to repeal and reenact subdivision h, of section 20-231 of such code.

Local Law 65 of 2003 intro.nyc/0573-2003

A Local Law in relation to the disapproval of a determination by the department of housing preservation and development to approve the transfer of the property located at 256 West 135 Street, also known as Block 1940, Lot 53, in the borough of Manhattan.

Local Law 66 of 2003 intro.nyc/0574-2003

A Local Law in relation to the disapproval of a determination by the department of housing preservation and development to approve the transfer of the property located at 141 West 126 Street, also known as Block 1911, Lot 115, in the borough of Manhattan.

Local Law 67 of 2003 intro.nyc/0539-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing to $24,000 the maximum income level qualifying for exemption from rent increases granted to certain senior citizens.

Local Law 68 of 2003 intro.nyc/0540-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tax exemptions for low-income elderly persons.

Local Law 69 of 2003 intro.nyc/0575-2003

A Local Law in relation to the disapproval of a determination by the department of housing preservation and development to approve the transfer of the property located at 121 West 126 Street, also known as Block 1911, Lot 22, in the borough of Manhattan.

Local Law 70 of 2003 intro.nyc/0409-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York , in relation to the practices of debt collection agencies that collect child support payments.

Local Law 71 of 2003 intro.nyc/0596-2003

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to authorizing the department of transportation to extend the date of the operating authority of certain private bus services.

Local Law 72 of 2003 intro.nyc/0564-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of the Sutphin Boulevard business improvement district.

Local Law 73 of 2003 intro.nyc/0038-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the provision of language assistance services.

Local Law 74 of 2003 intro.nyc/0090-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing minimum fines for the violation of or nonconformance with provisions of the health code or any other applicable law, rule or regulation pertaining to the eradication of rodents, the elimination of rodent harborages or other rodent related nuisances.

Local Law 75 of 2003 intro.nyc/0107-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring reasonable accommodation in employment of needs of victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking.

Local Law 76 of 2003 intro.nyc/0122-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting requirements pursuant to the community right-to-know law.

Local Law 77 of 2003 intro.nyc/0191-2002

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the use of ultra low sulfur diesel fuel and the best available technology by nonroad vehicles in city construction.

Local Law 78 of 2003 intro.nyc/0414-2003

A Local Law to repeal subdivision 11 of section 27-4002 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to the definition of dry cleaning and dry dyeing, and to repeal subchapter 13 of chapter 4 of title 27 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to dry cleaning and dry dyeing establishments.

Local Law 79 of 2003 intro.nyc/0415-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to carbon dioxide storage permits.

Local Law 80 of 2003 intro.nyc/0431-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to authorizing an application to revise the boundaries of the East Brooklyn empire zone.

Local Law 81 of 2003 intro.nyc/0581-2003

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

Local Law 82 of 2003 intro.nyc/0585-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the penalties for violations of the community right-to-know law.

Local Law 83 of 2003 intro.nyc/0597-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to authorizing an application to revise the boundaries of the East Harlem empire zone.

Local Law 84 of 2003 intro.nyc/0624-2003

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the real property tax exemption for certain persons with disabilities.