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- Referred to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to the sale of aerosol spray paint to persons under the age of eighteen
Purpose or general idea of bill
To deal with the pervasive problem of graffiti in urban areas by preventing the sale of spray paint to those people under the age of eighteen.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one prohibits the retail sale of non-water soluble aerosol paint under the age of 18. The section provides for a civil penalty not to exceed $250.00 for violations.
Justification
Existing law does not prohibit the sale of spray paint to minors. Existing laws have been insufficient to stem the tide of graffiti, especially, in New York's urban areas. Graffiti is a pervasive problem that causes damage to property, lowers property values and represents a serious quality of life problem for many New Yorkers.
Prior legislative history
2005 S1098 (Brown) Referred to Consumer Protection 2006 S6438 - Referred to Consumer Protection 2008 S2229 - Referred to Consumer Protection
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Ninetieth day after it shall have become law.
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