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History
- Referred to veterans' affairs
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–1
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.256
- Referred to consumer protection
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to veterans' affairs
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–0
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- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.376
- Notice of committee consideration - withdrawn
- Notice of committee consideration - requested
- Referred to consumer protection
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Requires a 120-day warning period for violations at certain veterans' organization facilities
In Assembly Committee · Veterans' Affairs · Sponsor Michael G. Miller
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S2495
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring a one hundred twenty-day warning period for certain violations at certain veterans' organization facilities
Purpose
The purpose is to provide a warning period whereby the veteran's organization can rectify the violation in lieu of the immediate imposition of a fine.
Summary of provisions
Amends the general business law by adding a new section 397-b which would provide for a warning period for certain violations at certain veterans organizations facilities. The term "congressionally chartered veterans group shall mean any veterans' group that has been chartered by the United States Congress under title 36 of the United States code.
Justification
Veteran's organizations such as American Legions and VFW posts provide a variety of much needed services to our veterans. They serve as a resource for various for nonprofit and government services as well as a brotherhood and support system for veterans in their communities. Very often these organizations will be charged with various violations from New York City agencies. This legislation seeks to give the Veterans organization 120 days to rectify said violation prior to a fine being imposed. The financial burden of fines is enormous for these crucial organizations that have lost so much financial support due to the recession. The 120 days notice will give the veterans organization the time needed to rectify the violation prior to the fine being imposed. In addition, the legislation dictates that after a 120 day period, veterans organizations may request a written extension with proof of attempt to cure violation. Violations that pose an imminent threat to health and safety and any violations of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law are exempt from the 120 day notice.
Legislative history
2011-2: S. 6414 - Referred to Consumer Protection. 2013 - S. 2962 - Referred to Consumer Protection. 2014 - S. 2962A - Passed Senate.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after becoming law.
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