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What is NYC AC § 16-492?

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This section outlines exemptions to the paper carryout bag reduction fee for customers utilizing specific nutritional assistance programs. It specifies that certain tax law exemptions do not apply to this fee. Applies to customers participating in designated assistance programs.

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§ 16-492 Exemptions.

AC § 16-492

a. Pursuant to subdivision 3 of section 27-2805 of the environmental conservation law, the paper carryout bag reduction fee imposed pursuant to section 16-491 shall not apply to any customer using the supplemental nutritional assistance program, special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children, or any successor programs used as full or partial payment for the items purchased. b. Pursuant to subparagraph (1) of paragraph (b) of subdivision 6 of section 27-2805 of the environmental conservation law, the exemptions provided for in section 1116 of the tax law, other than the exemptions in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of subdivision (a) of such section, shall not apply to the paper carryout bag reduction fee imposed pursuant to section 16-491. (L.L. 2019/100, 5/19/2019, eff. 3/1/2020) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2019/100.

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