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History
- Signed chap.298
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.487
- Substituted for A10569
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.363
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- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Relates to the definition of cash for ABC purposes
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Robin Schimminger
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Title of bill
An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to adding electronic funds transfers to the definition of cash
Purpose or general idea of bill
To make technical changes to the definition of cash for alcoholic beverage control law purposes.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Paragraph g of subdivision 1 of section 101-aaa of the alcoholic beverage control law is amended to include "electronic funds transfer" in the definition of "cash".
Section 2. Effective Date.
Justification
Electronic Fund Transfers (EFTs) have become common place and are efficient and effective ways of conducting business in today's marketplace.
The State Liquor Authority, through Counsel's opinion in 1999, indicated that EFTs were acceptable transactions through which wholesalers could conduct business with retailers.
In 2004, the law that applies to terms of sale for liquor and wine (section 101-aa of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law) was amended. In that amendment, the definition of "cash" was changed to add EFTs. The corresponding law for beer, section 101-aaa was untouched.
In light of this discrepancy, it could be interpreted that section 101-aaa would no longer allow for the use of EFTs, despite the Counsel's opinion that currently allows for it. This measure will eliminate any confusion in the market place.
Prior legislative history
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Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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