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NY S03941

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Eric Adams

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires organizers of dance events open to minors to obtain a permit from the Police Commissioner at least 30 days before the event, with approval or denial required at least 10 days prior.

  • Mandates submission of a detailed security plan addressing venue capacity limits, sufficient security personnel, prohibition of alcohol sales, attendee identification requirements, and weapons detection measures.

  • Limits permitted events to weekends or dates immediately prior to official state holidays, with operations ending by 1:00 AM.

  • Applies to events open to persons under 18 years old that charge a fee, have capacity exceeding 50 persons, are held at venues with cabaret or public dance hall licenses, and have dancing as the primary purpose.

  • Establishes penalties of up to $5,000 for first violation, $10,000 for second violation, and $25,000 for subsequent violations.

Legislative Description

Requires the regulation of certain events promoted and open to minors; provides a permit process for events open to 50 of more persons; requires filing and approval of a security plan with local police; prohibits operation of such events except on weekends prior to 1:00 am.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CITIES

1/4/2012

Committee Referrals

Cities3/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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