N.Y. Public Health Law Section 1391
Declaration of public policy

It is the declared policy of the state of New York to protect the health, safety and welfare of children attending what are commonly called children’s overnight, summer day, and traveling summer day camps.

Source: Section 1391 — Declaration of public policy, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PBH/1391 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

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Declaration of public policy 1392
Definitions 1392–A
Requirement to check sex offender registry 1393
Permit requirements 1394
Children’s camps 1394–A
Requirement to check sex offender registry 1394–B
Requirement to check sex offender registry 1394–C
Camps for children with developmental disabilities 1394–D
Requirement to check sex offender registry 1395
Violations 1396
Pesticide applications 1397
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Original Source: Section 1391 — Declaration of public policy, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PBH/1391 (last accessed May 13, 2025).

N.Y. Public Health Law Section 1391 Declaration of public policy

N.Y. Public Health Law Section 1391
Declaration of public policy