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NY S01046
Bill
Status
6/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Tony Avella
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AI Summary
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Creates a temporary task force on black market cigarettes to examine untaxed, unstamped, and smuggled tobacco products sold in New York, including unlawfully manufactured cigarettes and stolen products from convenience stores and cargo shipments.
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Task force comprised of 9 members including the Attorney General (chair), commissioners of financial services, criminal justice services, and health, a governor-appointed tobacco taxation expert, and law enforcement representatives appointed by legislative leaders, plus two non-voting members from small business and NYC finance.
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Task force authorized to conduct public hearings, issue subpoenas, recommend legislation, develop law enforcement models to disrupt smuggling networks, and create public education campaigns about black market cigarette dangers.
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Task force must issue a report with findings and recommendations within one year of the act taking effect.
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Act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Establishes a temporary task force on black market cigarettes to examine and investigate such issues related to sale and distribution in New York of tobacco products for which required tax has not been paid, including, but not limited to, unlawfully manufactured cigarettes, cigarettes smuggled from low-tax jurisdictions, and stolen tobacco products from convenience stores, cargos and truck hijacking; provides such task force shall consist of nine members.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
6/15/2016