Lockport N.Y. (WBEN) - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul officially signed a bill on Friday that expands oversight over commercial tourism boats operating in caves to prevent future tragedies like the in Lockport last year.
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"Following last year's tragic accident in the Lockport Cave, I championed legislation to help prevent future tragedies and protect boat passengers," said Gov. Hochul in a statement. "By signing this legislation into law, we are ensuring that we have the necessary oversight authority to keep New Yorkers and tourists safe."
The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation regulates commercial boats but does not have the legal authority to regulate the safety of boats operating on non-navigable waters such as in caves on private property. The legislation Gov. Hochul signed into law will close this loophole and help prevent future accidents.
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