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NY S01871

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2009

Primary Sponsor

Eric Adams

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends General Obligations Law Section 11-100 to expand dram shop liability to include sellers of false identification documents used by minors to procure alcohol
  • Allows injured persons to recover actual damages against any person or entity that produces and sells false identification documents (as defined in General Business Law Section 143) or falsely made/altered written instruments (as defined in Penal Law Section 170.00) to someone under 21 years old
  • Requires that the false identification misrepresents the age and/or identity of the minor and is used to unlawfully procure alcoholic beverages that cause or contribute to intoxication or impairment
  • Eliminates requirement for actual knowledge of the specific procurement of alcoholic beverages; only knowledge that document was used to procure alcohol is necessary
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Extends dram shop liability to cover persons who sell false identification to a person under 21 years of age who causes injury or damages while intoxicated or whose ability is impaired.

Last Action

PRINT NUMBER 1871A

7/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/9/2009

Full Bill Text

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