Bill > A01634

This bill amends the environmental conservation law to prohibit the sale of used oil, except to oil rerefining facilities, and establishes both civil and criminal penalties for violations. Specifically, the bill makes it illegal for any person to sell used oil to anyone other than specialized rerefining facilities, and prohibits used oil collectors from transferring used oil except to rerefining facilities or commissioner-permitted disposal facilities. The civil penalties range from $250 to $1,000 per violation, with additional daily fines possible. For criminal violations, first-time offenders can be fined between $500 and $18,000, face up to one year in imprisonment, or both, with increased penalties for subsequent convictions. The bill allows commissioners to consider factors such as economic impact, compliance history, good faith efforts, and environmental risk when determining penalties. The legislation aims to improve used oil disposal practices and prevent improper handling of potentially hazardous automotive waste, with the new provisions set to take effect on the first of May following the bill's passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1634