Requiring the commissioner of parks and recreation to open beaches during the 2020 bathing season in accordance with guidance from the NYS dept of health.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring the commissioner of parks and recreation to open beaches during the 2020 bathing season in accordance with guidance from the New York state department of health

This bill would require the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation to open city beaches to the public for swimming in accordance with the COVID-19 guidelines for state beaches and any additional restrictions provided by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The Commissioner, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene, would also be required to publish and regularly update guidelines for the safe operation of beaches during the season.