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NY A03176

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Crystal Peoples-Stokes

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes the penalty for unlicensed check cashing from a class A misdemeanor to a class E felony
  • Establishes a fine of $2,500 for each transaction made in violation of licensing requirements for check cashing businesses
  • Applies to persons, partnerships, associations, corporations, and their members, officers, directors, agents, and employees
  • Takes effect 120 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Increases penalties for individuals or companies who engage in the business of cashing checks, drafts or money orders for consideration without a license; makes such violation a class E felony; provides for a fine of $2,500 for each transaction.

Last Action

referred to banks

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Banks1/22/2015

Full Bill Text

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