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NY S03339
Bill
Status
11/28/2016
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Lanza
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the New York State Council on the Arts from issuing grants to organizations that are not incorporated in New York or, if incorporated elsewhere, do not have a principal place of business in New York and are not registered to do business in the state.
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Requires grant recipients to use Council on the Arts funding only for programs directed towards activities within New York State.
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Mandates that organizations violating this section reimburse all grant monies to the Council within thirty days or face a fine determined by the Department of State.
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Bars violating organizations from reapplying for future funding until they provide proof of incorporation or proper registration with the New York Department of State.
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Takes effect immediately for grants issued after enactment, excluding grants subject to contracts executed prior to the effective date.
Legislative Description
Relates to prohibiting the New York state council on the arts from awarding arts and cultural grants when an organization has no place of business within the state and does not apply awarded monies to New York state programs.
Last Action
APPROVAL MEMO.15
11/28/2016