Local Laws by Year

Listing of Local Laws

2023

  1. Local Law 1 of 2023 - a Local Law to Increase Salary of Officers Elected or Appointed for a Fixed Term During the Term of Office
  2. Local Law 2 of 2023 - a Local Law Setting the Salary of Cortland County Election Commissioners
  3. Local Law 3 of 2023 - a Local Law to Repeal Local Law 8 of 2022, a Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2023
  4. Local Law 4 of 2023 - a Local Law Creating an Exception to the Residency Requirement for Assistant County Attorneys for Cortland County
  5. Local Law 5 of 2023 - a Local Law Setting the Salary of Election Commissioners
  6. Local Law 6 of 2023 - a Local Law Authorizing a Real Property Tax Exemption for Volunteer Emergency Workers
  7. Local Law 7 of 2023 - a Local Law Creating Opting Out of Real Property Tax Law Section 487
  8. Local Law 8 of 2023 - a Local Law Creating an Exception to the Residency Requirement for Public Defender of Cortland County...
  9. Local Law 9 of 2023 - a Local Law Amending Local Law 1 of 2007 - Extending the Imposition of a Mortgage Recording Tax
  10. Local Law 10 of 2023 - a Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2024
  11. Local Law 11 of 2023 - A Local Law Creating the Cortland County Finance Department
  12. Local Law 12 of 2023 - A Local Law Authorizing the County of Cortland to Impose a Tax on Real Estate Transfers

2022

  1. Local Law 1 of 2022 - A Local Law to Increase Salary of Officers Elected or Appointed for a Fixed Term During the Term of Office
  2. Local Law 2 of 2022 - a Local Law Setting the Salary of Cortland County Election Commissioners
  3. Local Law 3 of 2022 - a Local Law to Repeal Local Law 8 of 2021, a Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2022
  4. Local Law 4 of 2022 - a Local Law Amending Local Law 2 of 1972 - a Local Law Reapportioning the County of Cortland
  5. Local Law 5 of 2022 a Local Law to Increase Salary of Officers Elected or Appointed for a Fixed Term During the Term of Office
  6. Local Law 6 of 2022 a Local Law to Adopt Amendments to the New York State Open Meetings Law for the Expanded Use of Videoconferencing
  7. Local Law 7 of 2022 a Local Law further Amending Local Law 2 of 1972 a Local Law Reapportioning the County of Cortland
  8. Local Law 8 of 2022 a Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2023
  9. Local Law 9 of 2022 a Local Law to Amend Residency Requirement for Planning Director
  10. Local Law 10 of 2022 a Local Law Abolishing the Elected Office of County Treasurer
  11. Local Law 11 of 2022 - Prohibiting the Sale, Possession and/or Use of Dangerous Substances

2021

  1. Local Law 1 of 2021 - A Local Law to Increase Salary of Officers Elected or Appointed for a Fixed Term During the Term of Office
  2. Local Law 2 of 2021 - A Local Law Setting the Salary of Cortland County Election Commissioners
  3. Local Law 3 of 2021 - A Local Law to Amend Local Law 1 of 2007 - Extending the Imposition of a Mortgage Recording Tax in Cortland County
  4. Local Law 4 of 2021 - A Local Law Limiting Fees for Third Party Food Delivery Services During a Declared Emergency
  5. Local Law 5 of 2021 - A Local Law Authorizing 12 and 13 Year Old Licensed Hunters to Hunt Deer with a Firearm or Crossbow During Hunting Season
  6. Local Law 6 of 2021 - A Local Law to Amend Local Law 2 of 1966 - a Local Law Providing for the Creation of the Office of Public Defender
  7. Local Law 7 of 2021 - A Local Law Amending Local Law No 9 for the Year 2016 Mutual Self-Insurance for Workers Compensation

2020

  1. Local Law 1 of 2020 - A Local Law Setting the Salary of Cortland County Election Commissioners
  2. Local Law 2 of 2020 - A Local Law to Increase Salary of Officers Elected or Appointed for a Fixed Term During the Term of Office
  3. Local Law 3 of 2020 - A Local Law to Repeal Local Law No. 8 of 2019, a Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2020
  4. Local Law 4 of 2020 - A Local Law to Establish a Sustainable Energy Loan Program (Open C-Pace) in the County of Cortland
  5. Local Law 5 of 2020 - A Local Law to Amend Local Law 1 of 2018 a Local Law Establishing a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement
  6. Local Law 6 of 2020 - A Local Law Superseding County Law Section 214 (2) Regarding Publication of Local Laws

2019

  1. Local Law 1 of 2019 - Repeal Local Law 3 of 2018 - Overriding Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2019
  2. Local Law 2 of 2019 - Amend Local Law 5 of 2014 - Providing for a Real Property Tax Exemption for Cold War Veterans
  3. Local Law 3 of 2019 - Amend Local Law 5 of 2017 - Extending the Imposition of a Mortgage Recording Tax in Cortland County
  4. Local Law 4 of 2019 - Setting the Salary of Cortland County Election Commissioners
  5. Local Law 5 of 2019 - Increase Salary of Officers Elected or Appointed for a Fixed Term During the Term of Office
  6. Local Law 6 of 2019 - Amend Local Law 3 of 1975 - Local Law 6 of 1995 - Local Law 3 of 2000 - Local Law Creating the Department of Planning
  7. Local Law 7 of 2019 - Modifying the Term of Office for Cortland County Legislators from Two Years to Four Years
  8. Local Law 8 of 2019 - Overriding Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2020

2018

  1. Local Law 1 of 2018 - Establishing PILOT Agreement for Commercial Solar Energy Systems
  2. Local Law 2 of 2018 a Local Law to Amend Local Law 4 for the Year 2017 Regulating Flow Control
  3. Local Law 3 of 2018 - Override Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2019
  4. Local Law 4 of 2018 - Repeal Local Law 2 of 2017 - Local Law Regulating the Towing and Impounding of Vehicles
  5. Local Law 5 of 2018 - Amend Local Law 7 of 2002 Which Established the Office of County Administrator for the County of Cortland

2017

  1. Local Law 1 of 2017 - Amend Local Law 4 of 1990 - Regulating Traffic and Parking
  2. Local Law 2 of 2017 - Regulating the Towing and Impounding of Vehicles
  3. Local Law 3 of 2017 - Repeal LL6 of 2002 - Establish-Impose Wireless Surcharge - Pre and Post Paid
  4. Local Law 4 of 2017 - Amend Local Law 4 of 2012 to Introduce the Flow Control
  5. Local Law 5 of 2017 - Extend the Imposition of Mortgage Recording Tax in Cortland County
  6. Local Law 6 of 2017 - Override Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2018
  7. Local Law 7 of 2017 - Est. Procedures for Collection of Insurance Claims for Medical and Dental Serv
  8. Local Law 8 of 2017 - Repeal LL No. 6 of 2017, a Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for FY 2018

2016

  1. LL1 of 2016 - Authorizing County to Override the Tax Levy Limit
  2. LL2 of 2016 - Amending Law 2 of 2008 and LL16 of 2014 - Self-Insurance for Workers Compensation
  3. LL3 of 2016 - Rescind LL2 of 2011 - Truth in Taxation in Cortland County
  4. LL4 of 2016 - Increase the Salary of County Officers Elected or Appointed for a Fixed Term
  5. LL5 of 2016 - Setting the Salary for Election Commissioners
  6. LL6 of 2016 - Authorizing the Use of Best Value Award Methodology for Purchse Contracts
  7. LL7 of 2016 - Repealing LL5 of 2015 - Overriding 2016 Property Tax Cap
  8. LL8 of 2016 - Regulating the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Cortland County
  9. LL9 of 2016 - Amending LL1 of 2008 - Establish a Plan of Self-Insurance for Workers Compensation
  10. LL10 of 2016 - Raise the Legal Age to Purchase Tobacco Products
  11. LL11 of 2016 - Overriding Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2017
  12. LL12 of 2016 - Setting the Salary for Election Commissioners
  13. Local Law 13 of 2016 - Increase Salary of Officers Elected or Appointed for a Fixed Term
  14. Local Law 14 of 2016 - Repeal LL 11 of 2016 - Overriding Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2017

2015

  1. 1- 2015 - Fireworks (PDF)
  2. 2- Prohibiting Consumption of Drugs and Alcohol by Minors [Social Host](PDF)
  3. 3- Extending the Imposition of Mortage Recording Tax

2014

  1. 1- Local Law to Increase the Salary of County Officers Elected (PDF)
  2. 2- Local Law Setting the Salary of Cortland County Election Commissioners (PDF)
  3. 3 - Restating Local Law 3 of 2008 - Providing for Enhanced Personal Privacy
  4. 4- Restating LL 1 of 2009 - Occupancy and Hotel Tax
  5. 5- Local Law Providing for a Real Property Tax Exemption for Cold War Veterans (PDF)
  6. 6- Restating LL 6 of 2011 - Road Preservation and Weight or Dimension Limits on County Ro
  7. 7- Restating LL3 of 2012 - Prohibit Alternative and-or Synthetic Marijuana
  8. 8- Establishing a Program for the Collection Transportation and Disposal of Solid Waste (PDF)
  9. 9- Local Law Establishing the Position of Director of Emergency Response (PDF)
  10. 10- Local Law Imposing a Mortgage Recording Tax in Cortland County (PDF)
  11. 11- Local Law Establishing Certain Fees for Probation Services (PDF)
  12. 12- Local Law Adopting the County of Cortland Employment Policy Manual (PDF)
  13. 13- Local Law Establishing Procedures for Leasing County Property at Cortland County Airport (PDF)
  14. 14- Local Law Setting the Salary of Cortland County Election Commissioners 2 (PDF)
  15. 15- Local Law to Increase the Salary of County Officers (PDF)
  16. 16- Amending Local Law Established a Plan of Mutual Self Insurance for Workers Compensation (PDF)
  17. 17- Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit (Later Rescinded) (PDF)
  18. 18- Local Law Regulating Secondhand Dealers (PDF)
  19. 19- Local Law to Increase the Salary of county Officers Elected or Appointed (PDF)
  20. 20- Local Law Setting the Salary of Cortland County Election Commissioners 3 (PDF)

2013

  1. 1 - Establishing the Position of Director of Emergency Response and Communications (PDF)
  2. 2 - Increase The Salary Of County Officers Elected Or Appointed For A Fixed Term During Their Term O
  3. 3 - Setting The Salary Of Cortland County Election Commissioners (PDF)
  4. 4 - Amending Occupancy Tax Law Filing Dates (PDF)
  5. 5 - Establishing a Property Tax Exemption for Certain Rehabilitated Properties in the City of Cortla
  6. 6 - Prohibiting the Possession or Purchase of Pseudophederine (Methamphetamine Law) (PDF)
  7. 7 - Establishing Certain Fees for Probation Department Services (PDF)
  8. 8 - Imposing a Mortgage Tax in Cortland County

2012

  1. 1 - Setting the Salary of Cortland County Election Commissioners (PDF)
  2. 2 - Increase the Salary of County Officers Elected or Appointed For a Fixed (PDF)
  3. Local Law 3 of 2012 - A Local Law Prohibiting Within Cortland County the Use, Possession, Etc. of Alternative and/or Synthetic Marijuana
  4. 4 - A Local Law To Establish A Program For The Collection Transportation And Disposal Of Solid Waste
  5. 5 - A Local Law Establishing Procedures for Leasing County Property at the Cortland County Airport (
  6. 6 - Local Law Legislative Redistricting (Remapping) (PDF)
  7. 7 - A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2013 (PDF)

2011

  1. 1 - Setting Salary Of Cortland County Election Commissioners (PDF)
  2. 2 - Authorize The Enclosure Of Notices With Property Tax Bill (PDF)
  3. 3 - Amending Imposing a Mortgage Recording Tax (PDF)
  4. 4 - Employment Policy Manual for Departments Management Compensation Employees (PDF)
  5. 5 - Overriding the Tax Levy Limit for 2012 (PDF)

2010

  1. 1 - Adopt The 2010 Retirement Incentive Program (PDF)
  2. 2 - Providing For The Term Of Office For The Position Of Cortland County Administrator (PDF)
  3. 3 - Providing For A Real Property Tax Exemption For Cold War Veterans (PDF)

2009

  1. 1 - Amending Local Law Imposing A Tax Upon The Occupancy Of Hotel (PDF)
  2. 2 - Amending Local Law Imposing A Mortgage Recording Tax (PDF)

2008

  1. Local Law 2 of 2008 - Adopting a County Code of Ethics and Requiring Financial Disclosures
  2. Local Law 3 of 2008 - Enhanced Personal Privacy Protection For Recorded Documents Law
  3. Local Law 1 of 2008 - Establishment Of A Plan of Mutual Self-Insurance For Workers Compensation

2007

  1. 1 - A Local Law To Impose A Mortgage Recording Tax (PDF)
  2. 2- A Local Law Setting the Salary of Election Commissioners for Cortland County (PDF)

2006

  1. Creation of the Office of Conflict Attorney for Indigent Defense (Court Overturned) (PDF)
  2. Salary of Election Commissioners for Cortland County (PDF)
  3. Superseding County Law 214 to Authorize Abstract Publication (PDF)

2005

  1. 1 - Creating an Exception to the Residency Requirement for Deputy Sheriff Titles (PDF)
  2. 2 - Creating an Exception to the Residency Requirement for Correction Officer Titles for Cortland C
  3. 3 - Creating an Exception to the Residency Requirement for Assistant District Attorney (PDF)
  4. 4 - Creating an Exception to the Residency Requirement for Assistant Public Defender (PDF)
  5. 5 - Authorizing the County of Cortland to Make Application for Re-Designation Empire Zone (PDF)

2004

  1. 1 - Abolishing the elected Office of County Treasurer (PDF)
  2. 2 - Amending Local Law No. 7-2003 to Revise an Empire Zone (PDF)
  3. 3 - Adopting a Defense and Indemnification and Official Undertaking Law (PDF)

2003

  1. 1 - Imposing special motor vehicle use fee in Cortland County (PDF)
  2. 2 - Repealing Local Law No. 4 for 1986 which established a Solid Waste Department (PDF)
  3. 3 - Amendment of Local Law No. 7 for 2002 allowing for a fixed term (PDF)
  4. 4 - Extending time provided for review of tentative budget to 20 days (PDF)
  5. 5 - Rescinding Law No. 3 for 1993 authorizing intra-departmental transfers (PDF)
  6. 6 - Amendment of Local Law No. 4 for 2002 to revise an Empire Zone (PDF)
  7. 8 - Amendment of Local Law No. 6 for 2003 to revise an Empire Zone (see also 2000-4, 2002-4) (PDF)
  8. amended by 2003-7 (PDF)
  9. see also 2000-4 (PDF)

2002

  1. 1 - Imposing Tax on Occupancy of Hotel and Motels Rooms (PDF)
  2. 2 - Reapportioning Cortland County to comply with Local Law no. 2 for 1972 (PDF)
  3. 3 - Amending Local Law No. 5 of 1992 regarding tipping user and permit fees (PDF)
  4. 4 - Amending Local Law No. 4 for 2000 to revise an Empire Zone (PDF)
  5. 5 - Adopting 2002 Retirement Incentive Program (PDF)
  6. 6 - Cortland County Wireless Communications Service Surcharge Law (PDF)
  7. 7 - Establishing the Office of County Administrator for Cortland County (PDF)

2001

  1. 1 - Sale by Cortland County of rights to receive payment (PDF)
  2. 2 - Setting Salaries for several department heads (PDF)
  3. 3 - Providing partial exemption from taxation by Cortland County of real property (PDF)
  4. 4 - Providing for the Mandatory routing of all Wireless 911 calls (PDF)

2000

  1. 1 - Setting Salaries for Public Officers (PDF)
  2. 2 - Amending Local Law No. 3 for 1975 (PDF)
  3. 3 - Amending Local Law No. 5 for 1971 Establishing the Department of Central Services (PDF)
  4. 4 - Application by Cortland County Legislature to Empire State Development (PDF)

1999

  1. 1 - Setting Salaries for Public Officers (Filed SS 1 25 99) (PDF)
  2. 2 - Adopting 1999 Retirement Incentive Program (Filed SS 8 16 99) (PDF)

1998

  1. 1 - Adopting 1998 Retirement Incentive Program (PDF)

1997

  1. 1 - Setting Salaries for Several Department Heads (PDF)
  2. 2 - Providing Exemptions for Reconstructed or Rehabilitated Historic Barn (PDF)
  3. 3 - Providing Installment Payments of Eligible Delinquent Real Property Taxes (PDF)
  4. 4 - Adopting of 1997 Retirement Incentive Program (PDF)
  5. 5 - Amending Local Law No. 2 for 1966 (PDF)
  6. 6 - Prohibiting Self-Service Sale of Tobacco Products (PDF)

1996

  1. 1 - Setting Salaries for Several Department Heads (PDF)
  2. 2 - Adopting 1996 Retirement Incentive Program (PDF)

1995

  1. 1 - Setting Salaries for Elected Officials (PDF)
  2. 2 - Setting Salaries for Several Department Heads (PDF)
  3. 3 - Extending Redemption Period for Real Property Taxes (PDF)
  4. 4 - 1995 Targeted Retirement Incentive Program (PDF)
  5. 5 - Amended by 1995-5 (PDF)

1994

  1. 4 - Amending Local Law no. 4 for 1990 Regulating Traffic (PDF)
  2. 5 - Authorizing Cortland County to participate in Capital District Regional OTB Corporation (PDF)

1993

  1. Setting Salaries for Elected Officials of Cortland County (PDF)

1992

  1. 1 - Amending Local Law No. 1 for 1983 to Provide Change in Insurance Requirements (PDF)
  2. 2 - Reapportioning Cortland County to comply with Local Law No. 2 for 1974 (PDF)
  3. 3 - Setting Fees for Investigations, Custody, Visitations Family Court (PDF)

1991

  1. 1 - Setting Salaries for Several Department Heads (PDF)
  2. 2 - Setting Salaries for Elected County Officials (PDF)
  3. 3 - Providing for Reimbursements to County for Health and Dental Costs (PDF)

1990

  1. (amended by 1994-4) (PDF)
  2. 1 - Salaries for elected officials County Treasurer County Sheriff and County Clerk (PDF)
  3. 2 - Amending Local Law No. 3 for 1989 Salaries for Public Officers (PDF)
  4. 3 - Authorization of Intra-Departmental Transfers (PDF)
  5. 4 - Regulating Traffic and Parking on Cortland County Property (PDF)
  6. 5 - Imposing Surcharge on Telephone Access Lines to Raise Revenues (PDF)
  7. 6 - Imposing a Tax on Hotel Rooms in Cortland County (see also 1987-4, 2002-1) (PDF)
  8. Rescinded by 2003-5 (PDF)

1989

  1. 1989-1 Amending Local Law No. 1 for 1986 as amended by Local Law No. 1 for 1987
  2. 1989-2 Salaries for elected officials- Cortland Coroners
  3. 1989-3 Amending Local Law No. 3 for 1988

1988

  1. 1988-1 Amending Local Law No. 1 for 1987
  2. 1988-2 Revising apportionment of costs for Workers Compensation Fund
  3. 1988-3 Amending Local Law No. 1 for 1988- Salaries of Public Officers

1987

  1. 1987-1 Amending Local Law No. 1 for 1985 as amended by Local Law 1 for 1986 Salaries of Public Officers
  2. 1987-2 Authorizing Cortland County to participate in Capital District OTB Corp.
  3. 1987-4 Imposing Occupancy Tax on hotel rooms in Cortland County
  4. 1987-5 Amending Local Law3 for 1981
  5. 1987-6 Repealing Local Law No. 2 for 1987

1986

  1. 1986-1 Amending Local Law No. 1 for 1985
  2. 1986-2 Repealing Local LawNo. 3 for 1976
  3. 1986-3 Establishing guidelines for administration of benefits under section 207-c of General Municipal Law
  4. 1986-4 Establishment of Solid Waste Dept. for Cortland County

1985

  1. 1985-1 Setting salaries for public officers and appointed officers for a fixed term
  2. 1985-2 Amending Local Law No. 1 for 1971
  3. 1985-3 Enacting alternative veterans exemption
  4. 1985-4 Amending Local law No. 1 for 1982
  5. 1985-5 Providing for a Retirement Incentive Program for eligible employees of Cortland County

1984

  1. 1984-1 Providing for the collection of delinquent village taxes for 1984 ny County Treasurer
  2. 1984-3 Setting Salaries for several County Dept. Heads
  3. 1984-4 Amending Local Law No. 1 for 1984

1983

  1. 1983-1 Setting salaries for several County Dept. Heads
  2. 1983-3 Providing for participation in State Assistance Programs for Mass Transportation

1982

  1. 1982-1 Reapportioning Cortland County to comply with provisions of Local Law no. 2 1972.
  2. 1982-2 setting salaries for several County Dept. Heads
  3. 1982-3 Providing for an increase in contributed reserve of Cortland County self insurance
  4. 1982-4 Requiring written notice of defective, unsafe, dangerous or obstructed conditions
  5. 1982-5 Providing for a change in form of administration of Civil Service Law and creation of Office of Personnel Officer

1981

  1. 1981-1 Setting salaries for several County Dept. Heads
  2. 1981-3 Providing for program for collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste
  3. 1981-4 Reapportioning Cortland County (probably numbered as 1982-1)

1980

  1. 1980-1 Setting Salaries for several County Dept. Heads

1979

  1. 1979-1 Setting salary increases for several county dept. heads
  2. 1979-2 Setting salary for Director of Public Health
  3. 1979-3 Amending Local Law No. 3 for 1975 creating a County Dept. of Planning

1978

  1. 1978-1 Setting Salaries for several County Dept. heads
  2. 1978 - 2 Providing for salary increase for Director of Planning
  3. 1978 - 3 Decrease Number of Members, Traffic Safety Board

1977

  1. Local Law 1 of 1977 - A Local Law Providing for an Exemption from Taxation and Special Ad Valorem Levies Imposed

1976

  1. 1976-2 Increasing salary of Cortland County Superintendent of Highways
  2. 1976-3 Providing for protection, preservation, and conservation of freshwater wetlands within its boundries

1975

  1. 1975-2 Providing for salary increase for Public Defender
  2. Local Law 3 of 1975 - Creating a Department of Planning in Cortland County
  3. 1975-4 Providing for salary increase for Superintendent of Highways and Cortland County Attorney
  4. 1975-5 Amending Local Law No. 1 for 1971

1974

  1. 1974-2 Providing for salary increase of Public Degender

1972

  1. 1972-1 Increase Salary of County Judge Surrogate and Family Court Judge
  2. 1972-2 Reapportionment

1971

  1. 1971-3 Establish Annual Salary of Director Veterans Service
  2. 1971-4 Establish Traffic Safety Board
  3. 1971-5 Establish Dept. of Central Services
  4. 1971-6 Effective Date of Board of Supervisors of County Legislatures salaries

1970

  1. 1970-2 Providing for an increase in Salary for the Cortland County Superintendent of Highways

1968

  1. 1968-2 Local Law to Establish a Contributed Reserve Fund for the Cortland County Self Insurance Fund
  2. 1968-3 Local Law Providing for an Increase in Salary of Social Services Commissioner

1967

  1. 1967-1 Continuity of County Government in event of attack on public
  2. 1967-2 Fixing Salary of Election Commissioner

1966

  1. 1966 - 1 Fixing Salaries several positions (PDF)
  2. 1966 - 2 Creation of the Office of Public Defender (PDF)
  3. 1966 - 3 Establishing Department of Highways

1965

  1. 1965 - 1 Establish Mental Health Board for Cortland County (PDF)

1956

  1. 1956 - 1 Continuing the Plan of Mutual Self-Insurance (PDF)

1954

  1. 1954 -1 Organizing the Board and Selecting a Chairman (PDF)