N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 457.32

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 457.32 - General agreement

(a) All personnel assigned to the duty of enforcing the snowmobile provisions shall be mentally and physically capable of performing the duties to which they are assigned. They shall have a good knowledge of the provisions of article 25 of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law and the powers, duties and authority of peace officers. They shall have a thorough knowledge of the operation of snowmobiles and the rules and regulations pertaining to such operation.

(b) All persons engaged in the snowmobile enforcement program shall actively cooperate with the commissioner or his authorized representative, including, but not limited to, the answering of questions, making reports and showing records as requested. The commissioner may refuse payment to any municipality for that portion of authorized expenditures paid to personnel deemed to be unfit to carry out the duties assigned.

(c) All municipalities participating in the State aid program shall:

(1) investigate complaints of violations of article 25 of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law within their jurisdiction, including those referred to the municipality by the commissioner;

(2) enforce the provisions of article 25 of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law that are applicable to land and water within their jurisdiction;

(3) submit such reports as the commissioner may desire;

(4) keep records pertaining to violations and authorized expenditures;

(5) advise snowmobile owners on the safe method of operating snowmobiles;

(6) assist in the distribution of such public information as may be provided by the commissioner;

(7) certify that all claims and documents which are part thereof are true and correct;

(8) purchase and maintain uniform snowmobile summonses, and issue same for violations of article 25 of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law;

(9) maintain an up-to-date snowmobile enforcement log book, by day, for each snowmobile season. The log shall contain the hours patrolled, the areas patrolled, the name of each police officer on patrol, a brief resume of any accidents investigated, and any extraordinary equipment needed in the investigation. Upon demand of the commissioner or his authorized representative, the log shall be made available for examination;

(10) make available any or all equipment, purchased or rented under the State aid program, to the commissioner or his authorized representative for the purpose of inspection, investigation or any other official duties.

(d) The commissioner may deny payment of any claim or part thereof which is not deemed to be a reasonable and necessary expenditure.

(e) The commissioner may withhold payment on any claim pending the investigation of the contents of said claim.

(f) The commissioner may deny payment of any claim if any part of said claim is found to be false and submitted with intent to defraud.

(g) The commissioner may deny payment, after investigation, to any municipality that, in his opinion, is not adequately enforcing the provisions of article 25 of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 457.32