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Committee on Governmental Operations

Thursday, January 26, 2023 · 1:00 PM AM · Committee Room - City Hall

TL;DR

The Committee on Governmental Operations introduced two bills aimed at reducing food waste and clarifying penalty rules for businesses. The first bill would lower civil penalties for food service establishments that donate leftover food, encouraging restaurants and food vendors to give unused food to those in need rather than throwing it away.

Key Decisions

  • Bill to reduce penalties for food donations by restaurants Introduced
  • Bill to clarify civil penalty rules for businesses Introduced
  • Joint consideration with Small Business Committee Scheduled
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Int 0491-2022 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reducing civil penalties where food service establishments donate left over food
    Introduction
  2. Int 0815-2022 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the rules of construction for unspecified ranges of civil penalties
    Introduction
  3. Jointly with the Committee on Small Business