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What is NYC AC § 24-149.5?

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This section regulates the use of cook stoves for food preparation intended for on-site consumption or retail purchase. It mandates that new cook stoves must have emission control devices, while existing stoves must comply with specific requirements by January 1, 2020. Applies to food service establishments using cook stoves.

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§ 24-149.5 Cook stoves.

AC § 24-149.5

(a)Definitions. As used in this section: "New" means installed on or after the effective date of the local law that added this section. "Existing" means installed before the effective date of the local law that added this section.

(b)No person shall use a new cook stove for the preparation of food intended for on-site consumption or retail purchase without the use of an emission control device for odors, smoke and particulate matter that meets the requirements for such system as established by the rules of the department.

(c)No person shall use an existing cook stove unless such cook stove is in compliance by January 1, 2020, with the requirements for control systems established by the commissioner pursuant to subdivision (b) of this section. (L.L. 2015/038, 5/6/2015, eff. 5/6/2016)

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