Energy (Coal)

This bill prohibits local or state regulations from banning the use of wood, coal, natural gas, propane, or other fuels specifically for cooking or food preparation. It directly affects restaurants, food vendors, and home cooks who use these fuels, preventing environmental restrictions under New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) from applying to culinary fuel use. The key provision amends environmental law to explicitly exclude cooking-related fuel burning from climate-mandated prohibitions and local regulations. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.