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NY S07385
Bill
Status
5/14/2014
Primary Sponsor
Mark Grisanti
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AI Summary
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Prohibits private persons, firms, or corporations that provide electronic benefit transfer (EBT) processing services from using "New York," "New York State," "State of New York," or abbreviations thereof in their corporate, assumed, or trade names
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Prohibits use of official state emblems or insignia by non-state entities providing EBT services for advertising or trade purposes
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Prohibits private EBT service providers from using any name, designation, or simulation that could deceive or mislead the public about their true identity or official connection to New York State or its agencies
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Violations of these prohibitions constitute a misdemeanor
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The act takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits private entities which process public assistance benefits through the use of electronic benefits transfers from using the name of the state of New York or holding themselves out as a state agency.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2014