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NY S01542
Bill
Status
6/19/2018
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 and investigate the sale and distribution of untaxed, unstamped, and smuggled tobacco products in New York State.
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Task force shall consist of 9 members including the Attorney General (chair), commissioners of financial services, criminal justice services, and health, a tobacco taxation expert appointed by the governor, law enforcement representatives appointed by legislative leaders, and two non-voting members from the Small Business Congress and NYC Department of Finance.
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Grants the task force powers to conduct public hearings, issue subpoenas, recommend legislation, develop law enforcement models to disrupt smuggling networks, educate the public and private sector about black market cigarette dangers, and establish measures to gauge success in reducing the black market.
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Requires the task force to issue a report with findings and recommendations within one year of the effective date.
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Act takes effect immediately and expires one year after enactment, with automatic repeal of all provisions.
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
6/19/2018