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NY A06571

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/22/2011

Primary Sponsor

Crystal Peoples-Stokes

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes the penalty for unlicensed check-cashing from a class A misdemeanor to a class E felony
  • Establishes a fine of $2,500 for each transaction made in violation of check-cashing licensing requirements
  • Applies penalties to individuals, partnerships, associations, corporations, and their members, officers, directors, agents, and employees
  • Takes effect on the one hundred twentieth day after becoming law

Legislative Description

Increases penalties for individuals or companies who engage in the business of cashing checks, drafts or money orders for consideration without a license; makes such violation a class E felony; provides for a fine of $2,500 for each transaction.

Last Action

referred to banks

1/4/2012

Committee Referrals

Banks3/22/2011

Full Bill Text

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