Bill
S 8436
Overview: Bill Number: S 8436, Title: Permits sales during the Adirondack Family Book Festival at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in North Elba, Essex County, Status: REFER
Overview: Bill Number: S 8436, Title: Permits sales during the Adirondack Family Book Festival at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in North Elba, Essex County, Status: REFERRED TO RULES, Introduced: June 11, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill seeks to allow the sale of books and other merchandise during the Adirondack Family Book Festival, which is held annually at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in North Elba, Essex County. Currently, the sale of goods is prohibited at the historic site, which is operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Key Provisions:
- Permits the sale of books, literature, and other merchandise during the Adirondack Family Book Festival at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site
- Specifies that the sales must be directly related to the book festival and its programming
- Requires the festival organizers to coordinate with the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to ensure the sales do not interfere with the site's operations or historic character
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Attendees of the Adirondack Family Book Festival, who would have the opportunity to purchase books and other festival-related merchandise on-site
- The festival organizers, who would be able to generate additional revenue and enhance the attendee experience
- The John Brown Farm State Historic Site and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, which would need to accommodate the sales activities
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the New York State Senate's Rules Committee for further consideration. If approved by the committee and both chambers of the legislature, it would then go to the governor for final approval and enactment.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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