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Authorizing licensing of bowling establishments to offer video gaming if structure allows for segregated areas from patrons under 21 years of age
In Assembly Committee · Racing And Wagering · Sponsor J. Gary Pretlow
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to video lottery gaming at commercial bowling establishments
Purpose
This bill will allow the installation of video lottery terminals in bowling establishments. The installation will be limited to an area where persons under the age of 21 are prohibited from entering.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision b of section 1612 of the tax law to entitle operators of a bowling establishment to vendor fees where Video Lottery terminals are located. Section 2 amends section 1617-a of the tax law by adding a new subdivision a-1 which will authorize the operation of video gaming at commercial bowling establishments.
Justification
While bowling is still a relatively popular recreation activity in this country, the proprietor's of New York's bowling establishments face a business crisis. With the high cost of insurance, the escalating prices of utilities, and severe weather conditions, the expenses for a proprietor to operate a facility have skyrocketed. In addition, the recent implementation of the statewide smoking ban has added to the crisis. The enrollment in the bowling leagues has dwindled, which is a direct cause of the smoking ban. Video lottery vendor fees would help the operator make ends meet without having to raise the cost of bowling to the consumer. Enactment of this legislation would not only expand revenues for education across New York State, it is also necessary to create an additional revenue source, given the states current fiscal crisis, for the state and its localities
Legislative history
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Fiscal implication
Enactment of this legislation would create an additional revenue source for the state to help ease the states financial burdens the state is suffering.
Effective date
Immediately.
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