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NY A02117

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Cahill

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Modifies Tax Law Section 472 to establish specific requirements for cigarette tax stamps
  • Requires stamps to measure 2 inches by 2 inches and be affixed to both sides of a 20-cigarette package
  • Mandates each stamp bear a color graphic depicting adverse effects of cigarette use and include a toll-free telephone number for smoking cessation information
  • Changes commissioner's role from "prescribe" stamps to "prepare and furnish" stamps
  • Takes effect 120 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Requires tax stamps for the imposition of taxes on cigarettes to be 2x2 inches, contain a color graphic depicting an adverse effect of cigarette use, and a toll free telephone number which callers may access for information on smoking cessation.

Last Action

referred to mental health

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Mental Health1/15/2015

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