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- Referred to economic development
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 40–21
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.810
- Print number 1205a
- Amend (t) and recommit to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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Allows non-violent felons to become eligible for a barber license
In Assembly Committee · Economic Development · Sponsor Karim Camara
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to the eligibility criteria for a license to barber
Purpose
This legislation will clarify that individuals applying for a barber and/or cosmetology license shall not be automatically disqualified on the basis that he or she has been convicted of a crime, including but not limited to nonviolent felonies.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends subdivision 1 of section 434 of the general business law.
Section 2 of the bill amends subdivision 3 of section 438 of the business law.
Justification
The creation of job opportunities is paramount to the survival of Upstate New York. Those who are eligible to apply for a barber shop or cosmetology license must establish that he or she is in fact the real business owner and possesses the title to the shop. The applicant must be on good behavioral standings. This will allow the opportunity to exist for new businesses to start and grow throughout the state.
Legislative history
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS : The State would incur no cost.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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