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NY S04120

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

Fred Akshar

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires state agencies to provide small businesses with a cure period or opportunity to correct violations before imposing penalties, unless the violation directly affected public health or safety.

  • Mandates agencies provide either a copy of small business regulatory guides and compliance information, or hold an in-person meeting to help the small business achieve compliance within a minimum of ninety days.

  • Defines "small business" as a state resident business that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field, and employs one hundred or fewer persons.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to regulatory fines for small businesses; provides that upon an initial violation of a state agency's rules or regulations, a small business shall be afforded a cure period or other opportunity for ameliorative action, which if successful shall prevent the imposition of a fine or fines.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A8205B

6/18/2018

Committee Referrals

Small Business5/2/2018
Rules5/1/2018
Finance1/3/2018
Small Business6/19/2017
Finance2/3/2017

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