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NY S08496
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/8/2010
Primary Sponsor
Eric Adams
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AI Summary
- Amends Penal Law section 60.07 to add assault in the second degree against a for-hire vehicle operator to the list of "specified offenses" for sentencing purposes
- Requires all for-hire vehicles to post an interior warning sign in at least 16-point print stating "WARNING: ASSAULTING A TAXI DRIVER IS PUNISHABLE BY UP TO TWENTY-FIVE YEARS IN PRISON," with livery and black car operators having the option but not obligation to post the sign
- Amends Penal Law section 120.05 to establish that intentionally causing physical injury to a for-hire vehicle operator while performing assigned duties constitutes assault in the second degree
- Takes effect November 1, 2010, with a contingency provision if another related law has not yet taken effect by that date
Legislative Description
Relates to taxes on cigarettes sold on an Indian reservation to non-members of the Indian nation or tribe; reverts the tax back to the previous $2.75 if taxes on such cigarettes are not collected by 9/1/2010 and then changes the tax to $4.35 once the state begins collecting such taxes.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
10/8/2010
Committee Referrals
Rules10/8/2010
Full Bill Text
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