NY State Senate Bill S4329A

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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Dec 18, 2017	signed chap.464
Dec 06, 2017	delivered to governor
Jun 21, 2017	returned to senate passed assembly ordered to third reading rules cal.675 substituted for a6095a
Jun 15, 2017	referred to racing and wagering delivered to assembly passed senate
Jun 12, 2017	amended on third reading 4329a
Jun 05, 2017	ordered to third reading cal.1469 committee discharged and committed to rules
Feb 09, 2017	referred to racing, gaming and wagering

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S4329 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A6095
Law Section:: General Municipal Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §§186, 189 & 195-d, Gen Muni L
Versions Introduced in 2015-2016 Legislative Session:: S7640, A10249

S4329 - Summary

Enacts the "charitable gaming act of 2017"; allows games known as "raffles" to accept legal tender, credit or debit card for payment; further authorizes "raffles" at the discretion of the games of chance licensee, to be purchased via the internet or mobile application with a credit or debit card upon the account holder's direct consent; makes related provisions.

S4329 - Sponsor Memo

 BILL NUMBER:  S4329

 TITLE OF BILL :  An act to amend the general municipal law, in
relation to enacting the "charitable gaming act of 2017"

 PURPOSE :

This legislation establishes the "charitable gaming act of 2017" by
amending the governing statute in relation to the sale of raffle
tickets to provide for additional payment methods, enhanced purchasing
options and the authorization of new advertising methods.

 SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS :

Section 1 provides for the title of the act.

Section 2 establishes the legislative intent.

Section 3 amends subdivision 20 of section 186 the general municipal
law to include additional payment methods for raffle games.

Section 4 adds a new subdivision 16 to section 189 of the general
municipal law to allow for the purchase of raffle tickets via the
internet.

Section 5 amends section 195-e of the general municipal law to permit

advertising games of chance via magazine and the internet.

Section 6 establishes a severability clause. Section 7 is the
effective date.

 JUSTIFICATION :

Charities licensed to conduct raffles often include, but are not
limited to, the types of organizations committed to protecting
vulnerable populations, supporting veterans, providing fire safety
education and for the care of animals.

In recognition of the many contributions provided by such bona fide
charitable organizations, in 1994, the New York State legislature
passed legislation, subsequently signed by the governor, which added
the sale of raffles to the types of games of chance.

Since the authorizing statute was codified there have been
considerable advances in technology which necessitates the amendments
set forth within this legislation. Furthermore, as proposed, expanding
payment, purchasing and advertising options will afford these
worthwhile charitable organizations the ability to reach their
intended fundraising goals, which in turn will enhance their
capability to support vital programs and services within the
community.

 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :

S.7640A/A.10249A of 2016

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :

None.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect on the 180th day after it shall have become
a law.

S4329 - Bill Text download pdf


                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                  4329

                       2017-2018 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                            February 9, 2017
                               ___________

Introduced  by Sen. GALLIVAN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on Racing, Gaming and  Wager-
  ing

AN  ACT  to amend the general municipal law, in relation to enacting the
  "charitable gaming act of 2017"

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "charitable
gaming act of 2017".
  §  2.  Legislative  intent. The legislature hereby finds that games of
chance, specifically games known as "raffles", conducted  by  bona  fide
charitable,  educational,  scientific,  health,  religious and patriotic
organizations  provide  vital  financial  support  to  many   worthwhile
programs in the communities in which they serve. Furthermore, conforming
current statutory language to address recent technological advances will
enhance  the ability of the public at large to participate and thusly is
deemed to be in the public interest.
  § 3. Subdivision 20 of section 186 of the general  municipal  law,  as
added by chapter 574 of the laws of 1978, is amended to read as follows:
  20.  "Games  of  chance currency" shall mean legal tender or a form of
scrip or chip authorized  by  the  board,  EXCEPT  FOR  GAMES  KNOWN  AS
"RAFFLES"  WHEREBY  PAYMENT  SHALL MEAN LEGAL TENDER, OR CREDIT OR DEBIT
CARD, any of which may be used at the discretion of the games of  chance
licensee.
  §  4.  Section 189 of the general municipal law is amended by adding a
new subdivision 16 to read as follows:
  16. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF LAW TO THE CONTRARY, GAMES  KNOWN
AS  "RAFFLES", AT THE DISCRETION OF THE GAMES OF CHANCE LICENSEE, MAY BE
PURCHASED VIA THE INTERNET OR MOBILE APPLICATION WITH A DEBIT OR  CREDIT
CARD,  UPON THE ACCOUNT HOLDER'S DIRECT CONSENT, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD00292-01-7

S. 4329                             2

THE GAMING COMMISSION SHALL PROMULGATE ANY  NECESSARY  RULES  AND  REGU-
LATIONS TO ENSURE, TO A REASONABLE DEGREE OF CERTAINTY THAT:
  (A)  THE  PURCHASE  OF  THE RAFFLE TICKET IS INITIATED AND RECEIVED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND ONE HUNDRED EIGHT-
Y-EIGHT OF THIS ARTICLE;
  (B) PURCHASERS ARE NOT LESS THAN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE; AND
  (C) THE PRIVACY AND ONLINE SECURITY OF PARTICIPANTS IS PROTECTED.
  § 5. Section 195-e of the general municipal law, as amended by chapter
94 of the laws of 1981, is amended to read as follows:
  § 195-e. Advertising games. A licensee may advertise  the  conduct  of
games  of chance to the general public by means of THE INTERNET, newspa-
per, circular, MAGAZINE, handbill  and  poster,  and  by  one  sign  not
exceeding  sixty square feet in area, which may be displayed on or adja-
cent to the premises owned or occupied by a licensed  authorized  organ-
ization, and when an organization is licensed to conduct games of chance
on premises of an authorized games of chance lessor, one additional such
sign  may be displayed on or adjacent to the premises in which the games
are to be conducted.  Additional signs may be displayed  upon  any  fire
fighting  equipment  belonging  to  any licensed authorized organization
which is a volunteer fire company, or upon any equipment of a first  aid
or rescue squad in and throughout the community served by such volunteer
fire  company or such first aid or rescue squad, as the case may be. All
advertisements shall be limited to the  description  of  such  event  as
"Games  of  chance"  or  "Las  Vegas  Night", the name of the authorized
organization conducting such games, the license number of the authorized
organization as assigned by  the  clerk  or  department  and  the  date,
location and time of the event.
  §  6.  Severability.  If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section or part contained in any part of this act shall be  adjudged  by
any  court  of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall
not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof,  but  shall  be
confined  in  its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivi-
sion, section or part contained in any part thereof directly involved in
the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.  It  is
hereby  declared to be the intent of the legislature that this act would
have been enacted even if such invalid provisions had not been  included
herein.
  § 7. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
it  shall have become a law; provided however, that effective immediate-
ly, the addition, amendment and/or repeal  of  any  rule  or  regulation
necessary  for  the implementation of this act on its effective date are
authorized.

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S4329A (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A6095
Law Section:: General Municipal Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §§186, 189 & 195-d, Gen Muni L
Versions Introduced in 2015-2016 Legislative Session:: S7640, A10249

S4329A (ACTIVE) - Summary

S4329A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

 BILL NUMBER:  S4329A

 TITLE OF BILL :  An act to amend the general municipal law, in
relation to enacting the "charitable gaming act of 2017"

 PURPOSE :

This legislation establishes the "charitable gaming act of 2017" by
amending the governing statute in relation to the sale of raffle
tickets to provide for additional payment methods and enhanced
purchasing options.

 SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS :

Section 1 provides for the title of the act.

Section 2 establishes the legislative intent.

Section 3 amends subdivision 20 of section 186 the general municipal
law to include additional payment methods for raffle games.

Section 4 adds a new subdivision 16 to section 189 of the general
municipal law to allow for the purchase of raffle tickets via the
internet.

Section 5 amends section 195-d of the general municipal law to codify

additional payment methods.

Section 6 establishes a severability clause. Section 7 establishes the
effective date.

 JUSTIFICATION :

Charities licensed to conduct raffles often include, but are not
limited to, the types of organizations committed to protecting
vulnerable populations, supporting veterans, providing fire safety
education and for the care of animals.

In recognition of the many contributions provided by such bona fide
charitable organizations, in 1994, the New York State legislature
passed legislation, subsequently signed by the governor, which added
the sale of raffles to the types of games of chance.

Since the authorizing statute was codified there have been
considerable advances in technology which necessitates the amendments
set forth within this legislation. Furthermore, as proposed, expanding
payment and purchasing options will afford these worthwhile charitable
organizations the ability to reach their intended fundraising goals,
which in turn will enhance their capability to support vital programs
and services within the community.

 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :

S.7640A/A.10249A of 2016

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :

None.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect on the 180th day after it shall have become
a law.

S4329A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf


                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 4329--A
    Cal. No. 1469

                       2017-2018 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                            February 9, 2017
                               ___________

Introduced by Sens. GALLIVAN, GRIFFO, KENNEDY, RANZENHOFER -- read twice
  and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee
  on  Racing,  Gaming and Wagering -- committee discharged and said bill
  committed to the Committee on Rules -- ordered  to  a  third  reading,
  amended  and  ordered  reprinted,  retaining its place in the order of
  third reading

AN ACT to amend the general municipal law, in relation to  enacting  the
  "charitable gaming act of 2017"

  THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "charitable
gaming act of 2017".
  § 2. Legislative intent. The legislature hereby finds  that  games  of
chance,  specifically  games  known as "raffles", conducted by bona fide
charitable, educational, scientific,  health,  religious  and  patriotic
organizations   provide  vital  financial  support  to  many  worthwhile
programs in the communities in which they serve. Furthermore, conforming
current statutory language to address recent technological advances will
enhance the ability of the public at large to participate and thusly  is
deemed to be in the public interest.
  §  3.  Subdivision  20 of section 186 of the general municipal law, as
added by chapter 574 of the laws of 1978, is amended to read as follows:
  20. "Games of chance currency" shall mean legal tender or  a  form  of
scrip  or  chip  authorized  by  the  board,  EXCEPT  FOR GAMES KNOWN AS
"RAFFLES" WHEREBY PAYMENT SHALL MEAN LEGAL TENDER, CREDIT OR DEBIT  CARD
OR  PERSONAL  CHECK,  any  of which may be used at the discretion of the
games of chance licensee.
  § 4. Section 189 of the general municipal law is amended by  adding  a
new subdivision 16 to read as follows:
  16.  NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF LAW TO THE CONTRARY, GAMES KNOWN
AS "RAFFLES", AT THE DISCRETION OF THE GAMES OF CHANCE LICENSEE, MAY  BE

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets

                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD00292-04-7

S. 4329--A                          2

PURCHASED  VIA THE INTERNET OR MOBILE APPLICATION WITH A DEBIT OR CREDIT
CARD, UPON THE ACCOUNT HOLDER'S DIRECT CONSENT, PROVIDED, HOWEVER,  THAT
THE  GAMING  COMMISSION  SHALL  PROMULGATE ANY NECESSARY RULES AND REGU-
LATIONS TO ENSURE, TO A REASONABLE DEGREE OF CERTAINTY THAT:
  (A)  THE  PURCHASE  OF  THE RAFFLE TICKET IS INITIATED AND RECEIVED OR
OTHERWISE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION THIRTEEN OF THIS SECTION;
  (B) PURCHASERS ARE NOT LESS THAN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE; AND
  (C) THE PRIVACY AND ONLINE SECURITY OF PARTICIPANTS IS PROTECTED.
  § 5. Subdivision 3 of section 195-d of the general municipal  law,  as
added  by  section  13  of part MM of chapter 59 of the laws of 2017, is
amended to read as follows:
  3. A player may purchase a chance with  cash  or,  if  the  authorized
organization wishes, with a personal check, CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD.
  §  6.  Severability.  If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section or part contained in any part of this act shall be  adjudged  by
any  court  of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall
not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof,  but  shall  be
confined  in  its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivi-
sion, section or part contained in any part thereof directly involved in
the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.  It  is
hereby  declared to be the intent of the legislature that this act would
have been enacted even if such invalid provisions had not been  included
herein.
  § 7. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
it  shall  have  become  a law; provided, however that the provisions of
paragraph (a) of subdivision 16 of section 189 of the general  municipal
law made by section four of this act and the amendments to subdivision 3
of  section  195-d  of the general municipal law made by section five of
this act shall take effect on the same date and in the  same  manner  as
part  MM  of  chapter  59  of  the  laws of 2017, takes effect; provided
further, that effective  immediately,  the  addition,  amendment  and/or
repeal  of  any  rule  or regulation necessary for the implementation of
this act on its effective date are authorized.

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