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What is NYC AC § 16-135?

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This section establishes a snow removal volunteer registry to assist individuals who are unable to remove snow due to infirmity, illness, or physical incapacity. The Department of Sanitation or a delegated entity will support organizations in recruiting volunteers and informing the public about assistance requests. Applies to community organizations and individuals needing snow removal help.

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§ 16-135 Snow removal volunteer registry.

AC § 16-135

a. The department or such entity as the commissioner delegates, shall: 1. assist organizations such as local not-for-profit organizations, civic organizations and community groups to establish registries of volunteers willing to help remove snow on behalf of persons who have difficulty fulfilling their obligations under section 16-123 of this chapter due to infirmity, illness or physical incapacity; 2. assist such organizations with volunteer recruitment efforts; and 3. assist such organizations in their efforts to inform the public about how to request assistance from the volunteers in their registries. b. The provisions of this section shall not alter the obligations of any persons under section 16-123 of this chapter. c. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision a of this section, snow removal volunteers shall not be considered employees or volunteers of the city and the city does not guarantee or warranty any of the work performed by snow removal volunteers, nor shall the city indemnify snow removal volunteers for any claims, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or resulting from any act, conduct, omission, negligence, misconduct or unlawful act performed pursuant to this section.

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