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NY A01790

NY A01790
Authorizes state and municipal agencies to establish rules and regulations for the use, distribution, duplication, sale and resale of geographic information systems materials disclosed under the freedom of information law; also authorizes the imposition of fees for copies of such materials which do not exceed the fair market value of the materials; such rules and regulations shall be consistent with those adopted by the committee on open government; authorizes applicants to appeal the reasonable

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Introduced
01/17/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Authorizes state and municipal agencies to establish rules and regulations for the use, distribution, duplication, sale and resale of geographic information systems materials disclosed under the freedom of information law; also authorizes the imposition of fees for copies of such materials which do not exceed the fair market value of the materials; such rules and regulations shall be consistent with those adopted by the committee on open government; authorizes applicants to appeal the reasonableness of any fees imposed therefor.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes state and municipal agencies to establish rules and regulations for the use, distribution, duplication, sale, and resale of geographic information systems (GIS) materials disclosed under the Freedom of Information Law. It also allows these agencies to impose fees for copies of such materials, not exceeding the fair market value, and requires the rules and regulations to be consistent with those adopted by the Committee on Open Government. Additionally, the bill grants applicants the ability to appeal the reasonableness of any fees imposed.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to governmental operations (on 01/08/2020)

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