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Authorizes the New York city commissioner of finance to approve suitable rewards for information that leads to the detection of violations of the tax on cigarettes
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Jeffrey Dinowitz
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BILL NUMBER:S3706
Title of bill
An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to authorizing the payment of rewards in connection with the enforcement of the cigarette tax
Purpose
To curb cigarette tax evasion by allowing the New York City Department of Finance to provide suitable rewards to those providing information leading to violations of the tax on cigarettes.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends Section 11-1308 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York to add a new subdivision 12 authorizing the Commissioner of Finance to approve suitable rewards for information that leads to the detection of violations of the tax on cigarettes authorized by Chapter 13 of title ii of the administrative code.
Such rewards are to be payable from amounts (exclusive of interest) collected by the Department of Finance in connection with enforcement of Chapter 13 and Sections 11-4007, 114008, 11-4009, 11-4012 and 11-4021 of title 11 by reason of the information provided. Section 1 further provides that, in general, a suitable reward will not exceed fifteen percent of amounts collected (other than interest) based on the information provided.
Justification
This bill enhances the New York City Department of Finance's ability to collect the City's cigarette tax. The unlawful sale of untaxed cigarettes has become a serious problem in New York City and across the state. The increase in the New York State and New York City cigarette taxes have led to increased efforts to avoid payment of the City cigarette tax on sales of cigarettes in New York City. Enabling the Department of Finance to reward individuals who provide information that leads to the detection of violations of the City's cigarette tax would be a valuable enforcement tool. Increased detection of City cigarette tax avoidance would also bolster New York State cigarette and sales tax collections.
Legislative history
2011-12- A.1803- Held for consideration in Ways and Means. 2009-10- A.2792 - Referred to Ways and Means/S.2322 Advanced to 3rd Reading 2007-08- A.7323 - Referred to cities/S.739 Passed Senate.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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