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NY A01803

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Dinowitz

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the NYC Commissioner of Finance to approve rewards in suitable amounts for information leading to detection of cigarette tax violations or underpayments
  • Eligible information includes detection of tax underpayments, penalties on violators, criminal convictions under Chapter 40, seizure and forfeiture of cigarettes, or suspension/revocation of licenses
  • Rewards will be paid from proceeds (excluding interest) collected from cigarette tax administration as a result of the information provided
  • Suitable reward amounts generally will not exceed 15 percent of the amount collected by reason of the information provided
  • Act takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

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.

Last Action

held for consideration in ways and means

6/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means4/18/2012
Cities1/4/2012
Ways and Means4/12/2011
Cities1/12/2011

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