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History
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- Amended 3746a
- 1st report cal.91
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.767
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
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Authorizes peace officers at the video lottery gaming facility at the Aqueduct racetrack
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Phillip Goldfeder
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3746A
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to peace officers at the video lottery gaming facility at the Aqueduct racetrack
Purpose
To require the presence of peace officers at the Aqueduct racetrack.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Amends section 1617-a of the tax law by adding a new subdivision g to require the presence of peace officers at the Aqueduct racetrack, pursuant to the approval of the gaming commission. The legislation stipulates that these peace officers are not authorized to carry, possess a firearm in the course of their duties.
Section 2. The effective date.
Justification
Currently, Aqueduct casino employs security guards to ensure the security of the public who attend the site and the employees who work there. However, they are not authorized to make arrests but only to detain an offender until the NYPD arrives. Other casinos such as Empire City Casino, employs peace officers who can make arrests. With Aqueduct employing peace officer with this authority, it will deter future instances of criminal activity and dissuade others who may choose to perpetrate crimes upon the public visiting the casino.
Legislative, history
2012: S. 3746 - Referred to Racing, Gaming and Wagering.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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