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Creates the crime of possession of a gambling device in the first degree
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Barbara Clark
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Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to possession of gambling devices and promoting certain gambling activities
Purpose
To increase penalties where certain illegal gambling activities are involved.
Summary of provisions
This bill would amend the Penal Law to impose realistic penalties upon those who profit from certain illegal gambling activities. It would create two degrees of the crime of Possession of Gambling Devices, with the top charge constituting a class E felony where five or more such devices are possessed; and also amend the Penal Law with respect to the crime of Promoting Gambling, making it a Class E felony to profit from gambling activities such as casino-style gambling where more than $5,000 is taken in on any one day.
Legislative history
S.67 of 2007-08; S.544-A of 2005-06; S.703 of 2003-04; S.542 of 2001-02; S.1400 of 1999-2000; S.3070 of 1997-98; S.5264 of 1995-96.
Justification
At present, notwithstanding how many gambling devices a person possesses or how much cash is received through running an illegal gambling casino, the top charges available are misdemeanors. This bill addresses that.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first day of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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