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Relates to the regulation of certain events promoted and open to minors
In Assembly Committee · Economic Development · Sponsor Hakeem Jeffries
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BILL NUMBER:S3941
Title of bill
An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to regulation of certain events promoted and open to minors
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to regulate events promoted to minors under the age of eighteen by enforcing organizers and promoters to obtain a permit from the commissioner of the NY police Department. This permit shall ensure capacity adherence, sufficient security and the absence of alcohol.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends the administrative code of the city of New York by adding a new section 10-168. Requires the sponsor, promoter or organizer of an event open to persons under the age of 18, for which a fee is charged and at which the primary purpose of the person conducting or operating the event is for patrons to dance to obtain a permit from the local police department. Obtaining such permit will be reliant on a detailed security plan being provided and approved. Such security plan most ensure that no alcohol will be sold, provide sufficient security personnel, and outline weapon detections measures.
Justification
On January 18, 2009 in the Bedford Stuyvesant community tragedy struck at approximately 3:30 am in the morning when a gunman killed Nyasia Pryear-Yard, a 17-year old honor student at Nazareth Regional High School in Brooklyn, inside a dance party targeting teenagers. There apparently were no metal detectors, and 500 teenagers were present at a venue with a 200 person maximum capacity. Published reports indicate that the shooting may have resulted from a dispute between local Crip and Blood gang members.
The circumstances surrounding the murder of Ms. Pryear-Yard highlight the unfortunate reality that these teenage dance parties have been allowed to exist as unregulated death traps that invite tragedies such as the one that occurred on January 18. These parties should not be allowed to take place absent strict regulation that creates a safe, non-alcoholic environment for young men and women.
The legislation will require that teen dance parties and clubs close by 1 a.m., and only be permitted to operate on weekends or prior to an official state holiday. The bill will also mandate that attendees furnish valid student identification in order to gain entry.
In addition, the bill will require that event promoters provide the local police precinct or station house with a written, detailed security plan at least seven days in advance of the party, to ensure the safety of the attendees. The written security plan must be approved by the police department before the event can occur, in order to increase the likelihood that adequate precautions, such as adherence to capacity restrictions, sufficient security guards and weapon detection measures are taken.
Prior legislative history
2010: S.5758 - Held in Cities
Fiscal implications for state & local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the 180th day after becoming law.
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