New York § 204-G - 204-GRestrictions on the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 204-G — 204-GRestrictions on the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 204-G. 204-GRestrictions on the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals
§ 204-g. Restrictions on the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals. 1. As used in this section: (a) "Class B firefighting foam" means foams designed to extinguish ignitable liquid fires. (b) "Ignitable liquid fire" shall have the same meaning as defined in paragraph (b) of subdivision one of section three hundred ninety-one-u of the general business law. (c) "Local governments" includes any county, city, town, village, fire district, fire company as defined in section two hundred four-a of this article, regional fire protection authority, or other special purpose district that provides firefighting services. (d) "Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS chemicals" shall have the same meaning as defined in paragraph (f) of subdivision one of section three hundred ninety-one-u of the general business law. 2. No local government shall discharge or otherwise use for training purposes class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS chemicals).
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Section 204-G ("204-GRestrictions on the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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