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Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Substituted by A7336
- Ordered to third reading cal.740
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Relates to the transportation and possession of gambling devices
Signed by Governor · Sponsor J. Gary Pretlow
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5169
Title of bill
An act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law and the penal law, in relation to the transportation and possession of a gambling device, and to amend a chapter of the laws of 2013 amending the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law and the penal law relating to the transportation and possession of a gambling device, as proposed in legislative bills numbers S. 3792 and A. 2598, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would make technical amendments to a Chapter of the Laws of 2013 which authorizes the transportation and possession of gambling devices under certain circumstances.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would clarify the terms and conditions under which a manufacturer or distributor may transport a gambling device into New York State. These clarifications include the requirement that the manufacturer or distributor provide the name of the person or persons who will have custody of the device while it is in New York.
Justification
This bill would clarify the provisions allowing manufacturers to market and exhibit gambling devices in New York which were proposed in legislative bills numbers S.3792 and A.2598. Provisions are included which would authorize the New York State Gaming Commission to establish the manner in which these devices are brought into the state.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately; provided that sections one and two of this act shall take effect on the same date and in the same mariner as a chapter of the laws of 2013 amending the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law and the penal law relating to the transportation and possession of a gambling, device, as proposed in legislative bills numbers S.3792 and A.2598, takes effect.
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