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NY S02419

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/12/2017

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Griffo

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes the penalty for operating an unlicensed check cashing business from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony under Banking Law Section 373(5)
  • Imposes a fine of $2,500 for each transaction made in violation of unlicensed check cashing operations
  • Applies the penalty to persons, partnerships, associations, corporations, and their members, officers, directors, agents, and employees
  • Takes effect 120 days after enactment

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

5/9/2018

Committee Referrals

Banks5/9/2018
Banks1/3/2018
Banks6/12/2017
Banks1/13/2017

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