Bill > S07634

This bill requires motor vehicle repair shops located immediately adjacent to school properties to obtain a certificate of compliance from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to verify that they do not have a "coating line" - which is defined as an area where surface coatings like paints, varnishes, primers, sealers, adhesives, inks, and maskants are applied using one or more applicators, including associated drying or curing areas. Existing motor vehicle repair shops adjacent to schools must apply for this certificate within one week of the law's effective date, and failure to do so can result in suspension or revocation of their registration and potential civil penalties. The bill, named the "fume-free schools act", aims to protect school environments by ensuring that repair shops near schools do not have potentially harmful coating operations. If a repair shop does not comply or is denied a certificate, the DEC will notify the Department of Motor Vehicles, which can take further administrative action. The law will take effect 90 days after it becomes law, giving businesses time to prepare and apply for the required certification.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7634