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S4612Senate2009-2010 Session

Authorizes certain cities to restrict the location of certain retail businesses selling "adult materials"

Sponsor George OnoratoSD-12+5 co-sponsorsAffects Local Government
Status
In Senate Committee
Cities
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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  1. Referred to cities
  2. Referred to cities

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Title of bill

An act to amend the general city law, in relation to authorizing certain cities to restrict the location of retail "adult materials" businesses

Intent

This bill allows cities having a population of one million or more, to prohibit within five hundred feet of a church, school or residential area, the retail sale, lease or use of certain "adult materials".

Summary of provisions

Amends Section 20 of the general city law by adding a new subdivision 39 to allow certain cities to prohibit within five hundred feet of a church, school or residential area the retail sale, lease or use of certain "adult materials".

Justification

Passage of this bill will preserve the integrity of our communities while also protecting our children from the affects of pornographic material.

Prior legislative history

1994-08 Referred to Cities Committee.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

The thirtieth day after it becomes a law.

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