NY S07671

Prohibits recipients of public assistance benefits from purchasing alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or lottery tickets, with penalties including one-month disqualification for first violation, three-month disqualification for second violation, and permanent disqualification for third or subsequent violations.

Imposes civil fines on retail sellers who sell alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or lottery tickets in exchange for public assistance benefits: $100 for first violation, $500 for second violation within five years, and license suspension for third or subsequent violations within five years.

Requires training programs for retail employees on prohibitions against selling these items with public assistance benefits, with successful completion providing affirmative defense against violations by employees.

Prohibits recipients from withdrawing or using public assistance benefits via electronic benefit transfer at liquor stores, casinos, or adult entertainment facilities, with the same tiered disqualification penalties as other violations.

Establishes the Public Assistance Integrity Fund to collect fines and fees from violations, with revenues dedicated to the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance for administration, oversight, training, and enforcement activities; effective February 22, 2014.