NY S00966

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

Bars retailers from selling alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or lottery tickets using electronic benefits transfer devices, with civil fines of $100 for first violation, $500 for second violation within five years, and license suspension for third violation within five years.

Requires training programs for retail employees on prohibition of these sales, with completion certificates valid for three years serving as affirmative defense against retailer liability for employee violations.

Prohibits electronic benefit transfer withdrawals or transactions at liquor stores, casinos, and adult entertainment facilities, with disqualification penalties matching those for prohibited purchases (one month, three months, then permanent).

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.