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History
- Approval memo.23
- Signed chap.507
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.284
- Substituted for A8907
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 53–4
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
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- 1st report cal.1044
- Reported and committed to codes
- Referred to consumer protection
- Print number 2020a
- Amend and recommit to codes
- Reported and committed to codes
- Referred to consumer protection
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Relates to the disposal of counterfeit products
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S2020A
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law and the penal law, in relation to the disposal of counterfeit products
Purpose of the bill
Currently all seized counterfeit or imitation products must be delivered to an officer of the court or to the complainant to be destroyed. This bill would add the option for the court to donate clothing products to recognized charitable organizations.
Summary of provisions/justification
The court would make the determination that the seized clothing products may be donated; they could be given only to non-profit corporations with an established history of service to indigent individuals. These corporations would be able to petition the court for consideration. The merchandise companies whose products have been counterfeited would have to "opt-out" within 30 days of notice if they did not want the seized clothing items donated. Otherwise after 30 days, the clothing items would be distributed by the court. These items could not be sold be either the charity or by the individuals who receive them. All distribute items would have the tags removed or marked in such a way that they would not be confused with actual products of the lawful mark owner. This bill would restrict donations to clothing items.
Prior legislative history
2010 - A 10813. 2011-12. A 6248-A.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act would take effect immediately.
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