Bill > S06762

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. The legislation expands existing regulations on used oil disposal by introducing new restrictions on selling used oil and transferring used oil. Under the bill, individuals who sell used oil will face civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, and those who knowingly sell used oil can be charged with a misdemeanor. For first-time offenders, criminal penalties include fines between $500 and $18,000, potential imprisonment for up to one year, or both. Repeat offenders face even higher fines up to $26,000. When determining penalties, authorities must consider factors such as economic impact, compliance history, good faith efforts to comply, and potential risk to public health or the environment. The bill allows used oil to continue to be used for agricultural equipment maintenance and provides flexibility in penalty assessment by considering multiple contextual factors. The law will take effect on the first of May following its passage, with immediate authorization for developing necessary implementing regulations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6762