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- Referred to rules
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- Ordered to third reading rules cal.393
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Relates to bell jar manufacture, sale and conduct
In Senate Committee · Racing, Gaming And Wagering · Sponsor Eric Adams
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A10859
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law and the penal law, in relation to bell jar manufacture, sale and conduct
Purpose: This bill would amend various sections of the General Munici- pal Law (GML) to require that bell jar tickets sold in New York State contain an imprint of a legend approved by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board (Board).
Summary of Provisions: Section 1 of the bill would amend GML § 186(3-a) definition of bell jars to require a board-approved legend.
Section 2 of the bill would amend GML § 195-n to reorganize existing language, including clarifying the Board's process in approving tickets. This section also would delete superfluous language and a confusing, unused penal provision.
Section 3 of the bill would amend GML § 195-o to reorganize existing language and clarify to whom sales may be made. The section also would delete superfluous language and a confusing, unused penal provision.
Section 4 of the bill would amend GML § 195-p to require disposition of bell jars held by an organization not maintaining continuity of munici- pal licensing.
Section 5 of the bill would amend Penal Law § 225.20(2) to clarify that unlicensed possession of bell jars is a criminal offense.
Section 6 of the bill would provide for the effective date.
Existing Law: There is no statutory requirement for a New York State symbol or legend on bell jar tickets.
Legislative History: This is a new bill.
Statement in Support: The primary benefit of this proposal would be to provide a control mechanism easily allowing people to determine if a bell jar ticket is permissible for sale in the State. This would assist volunteer organizations conducting games of chance in preventing unscru- pulous individuals from criminally diverting fund raising dollars. Reducing the ability to blend unlawfully obtained tickets with legal tickets will increase the revenues realized by these licensed authorized organizations.
The concept is not unique as several states such as Massachusetts and Texas have adopted the requirement of a state-approved logo or symbol. The proposal also makes amendments to clarify intent, conform language throughout General Municipal Law Article 9-A and more efficiently provide for a criminal sanction.
Budget Implications: None.
Effective Date: This bill would take effect January 1, 2011.
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