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- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
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Relates to bell jar manufacture, sale and conduct
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor J. Gary Pretlow
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law and the penal law, in relation to bell jar manufacture, sale and conduct
Purpose
This bill would amend various sections of the General Municipal Law (GML) to require that bell jar tickets sold in New York State contain an imprint of a legend approved by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board (Board).
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill would amend GML § 186(3-a) definition of bell jars to require a board-approved legend.
Section 2 of the bill would amend GML § 195-n to reorganize existing language, including clarifying the Board's process in approving tickets. This section also would delete superfluous language and a confusing, unused penal provision.
Section 3 of the bill would amend GML § 195-o to reorganize existing language and clarify to whom sales may be made. The section also would delete superfluous language and a confusing, unused penal provision.
Section 4 of the bill would amend GML § 195-p to require disposition of bell jars held by an organization not maintaining continuity of municipal licensing.
Section 5 of the bill would amend Penal Law § 225.20(2) to clarify that unlicensed possession of bell jars is a criminal offense.
Section 6 of the bill would provide for the effective date.
Existing law
There is no statutory requirement for a New York State symbol or legend on bell jar tickets.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Statement in support
The primary benefit of this proposal would be to provide a control mechanism easily allowing people to determine if a bell jar ticket is permissible for sale in the State. This would assist volunteer organizations conducting games of chance in preventing unscrupulous individuals from criminally diverting fund raising dollars. Reducing the ability to blend unlawfully obtained tickets with legal tickets will increase the revenues realized by these licensed authorized organizations.
The concept is not unique as several states such as Massachusetts and Texas have adopted the requirement of a state-approved logo or symbol. The proposal also makes amendments to clarify intent, conform language throughout General Municipal Law Article 9-A and more efficiently provide for a criminal sanction.
Budget implications
None.
Effective date
This bill would take effect January 1, 2011.
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