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ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATION WATCH

Local Law “I” For 2011 - Food Service Waste Reduction Act

A Local Law of the County of Albany, New York regulating the use of polystyrene foam disposable food service ware and requiring the use of biodegradable or compostable food service ware by all food vendors and food providers at all County facilities and food service establishments in Albany County.

Introduced:  9/12/11 by Messrs. Higgins and Bullock

Referred to Health Committee  9/12/11

Referred to Audit and Finance and Health Committees  9/12/11

(No further action took place on this bill)

 

Local Law “J” For 2011 - Hydrofracking Prohibition Law

A Local Law of the County of Albany, New York prohibiting the exploration, extraction, storage, transfer, treatment or disposal of natural gas or the production waste from natural gas exploration and extraction in Albany County.

Introduced:  9/12/11 by Messrs. Higgins, Bullock and Clenahan

Referred to Conservation and Improvement Committee.  9/12/11

(No further action took place on this bill)