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NY A00956

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Miller

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends General Business Law Section 35-a to expand eligibility for specialized vending licenses in cities with populations of one million or more
  • Extends licenses to honorably discharged armed forces members who are EITHER physically OR MENTALLY disabled as a result of service injuries
  • Previously limited eligibility to only physically disabled veterans; this change includes mentally disabled veterans
  • Licensed veterans may vend on any block face without area restrictions, except as otherwise provided in the law
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Includes mentally disabled as among those veterans qualified to hold licenses granted under section 35-a of the general business law.

Last Action

referred to veterans' affairs

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/8/2015

Full Bill Text

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