NY State Senate Bill 2015-S4085B

Senate Bill S4085B

Signed By Governor

2015-2016 Legislative Session

Relates to definition of "for cause" in instances of revocation of licenses

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Sep 29, 2016	signed chap.336
Sep 20, 2016	delivered to governor
Jun 17, 2016	returned to assembly passed senate 3rd reading cal.49 substituted for s4085b
Jun 18, 2016	substituted by a6857a
Jun 01, 2016	amended on third reading 4085b
Feb 29, 2016	amended on third reading 4085a
Jan 26, 2016	advanced to third reading
Jan 25, 2016	2nd report cal.
Jan 21, 2016	1st report cal.49
Jan 06, 2016	referred to investigations and government operations
Jun 25, 2015	committed to rules
May 27, 2015	advanced to third reading
May 20, 2015	2nd report cal.
May 19, 2015	1st report cal.745
Feb 26, 2015	referred to investigations and government operations

Votes

- Jun 17, 2016 - Floor Vote
  A6857
  
  60
  
  Aye
  
  2
  
  Nay
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  1
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Floor Vote: Jun 17, 2016
      
      aye (60)
      
      Addabbo Jr.
      
      Akshar
      
      Avella
      
      Bonacic
      
      Boyle
      
      Breslin
      
      Carlucci
      
      Comrie
      
      Croci
      
      DeFrancisco
      
      Dilan
      
      Espaillat
      
      Farley
      
      Felder
      
      Flanagan
      
      Funke
      
      Gallivan
      
      Gianaris
      
      Golden
      
      Griffo
      
      Hamilton
      
      Hannon
      
      Hassell-Thompson
      
      Hoylman-Sigal
      
      Kaminsky
      
      Kennedy
      
      Klein
      
      Krueger
      
      LaValle
      
      Lanza
      
      Larkin
      
      Latimer
      
      Little
      
      Marcellino
      
      Marchione
      
      Martins
      
      Montgomery
      
      Nozzolio
      
      O'Mara
      
      Ortt
      
      Panepinto
      
      Parker
      
      Peralta
      
      Perkins
      
      Persaud
      
      Ranzenhofer
      
      Ritchie
      
      Rivera
      
      Robach
      
      Sanders Jr.
      
      Savino
      
      Serino
      
      Serrano
      
      Seward
      
      Squadron
      
      Stavisky
      
      Stewart-Cousins
      
      Valesky
      
      Venditto
      
      Young
      
      nay (2)
      
      Amedore
      
      Murphy
      
      excused (1)
      
      Diaz
  Jan 21, 2016 - Investigations And Government Operations Committee Vote
  S4085B
  
  7
  
  Aye
  
  0
  
  Nay
  
  2
  
  Aye with Reservations
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  0
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Investigations And Government Operations Committee Vote: Jan 21, 2016
      
      aye (7)
      
      Carlucci
      
      Golden
      
      Hoylman-Sigal
      
      Lanza
      
      Nozzolio
      
      O'Mara
      
      Squadron
      
      aye wr (2)
      
      Diaz
      
      Murphy
  May 19, 2015 - Investigations And Government Operations Committee Vote
  S4085B
  
  7
  
  Aye
  
  1
  
  Nay
  
  1
  
  Aye with Reservations
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  0
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Investigations And Government Operations Committee Vote: May 19, 2015
      
      aye (7)
      
      Carlucci
      
      Golden
      
      Hoylman-Sigal
      
      Marcellino
      
      Nozzolio
      
      O'Mara
      
      Squadron
      
      nay (1)
      
      Diaz
      
      aye wr (1)
      
      Murphy

Bill Amendments

Original

B (Active)

2015-S4085 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A6857
Law Section:: Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §118, ABC L
Versions Introduced in 2013-2014 Legislative Session:: S5751, A7816

2015-S4085 - Summary

Relates to adding to definition of "for cause" in instances of revocation of licenses.

2015-S4085 - Sponsor Memo

                                BILL NUMBER:S4085

TITLE OF BILL:

An  act  to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to the
definition of "for cause" revocation of licenses

PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF THE BILL:

SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:

Section 1. Subdivision 3  of  section  118  of  the  alcoholic  beverage
control  law, as added by chapter 536 of the laws of 1996, is amended to
read as follows:

3. (A) As used in this section, the term "for cause" shall also  include
the  existence  of a sustained and continuing pattern of noise, disturb-
ance, misconduct, or disorder on or about the licensed premises, related
to the operation of the premises or the conduct of  its  patrons,  which
adversely  affects  the  health, welfare or safety of the inhabitants of
the area in which such licensed premises are located.

(B) As used in this section, the term "for  cause"  shall  also  include
deliberately  misleading  the authority on the nature of the business to
be operated on the licensed premises or changing the nature of the busi-
ness at the licensed premises during the licensing period without  seek-

ing prior approval from the authority.

Section 2 This act shall take effect immediately.

JUSTIFICATION:

The State Liquor Authority is in need of additional authority to address
the  growing problem of misconduct at the premises of license and by the
actions of those attending those premises.

This legislation will give the SLA the needed authority to quickly  deal
with  such  misconduct and deliberate misleading information provided by
the license holder.

PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

S. 5751 of 2015, Referred to Investigation and Government Operations

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT:

None

EFFECTIVE DATE:

This act shall take effect immediately.

2015-S4085 - Bill Text download pdf

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

                                  4085

                       2015-2016 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                            February 26, 2015
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  KLEIN  -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on Investigations and Govern-
  ment Operations

AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation  to  the
  definition of "for cause" revocation of licenses

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

  Section 1. Subdivision 3 of section  118  of  the  alcoholic  beverage
control  law, as added by chapter 536 of the laws of 1996, is amended to
read as follows:
  3. (A) As used in this  section,  the  term  "for  cause"  shall  also
include  the  existence  of a sustained and continuing pattern of noise,
disturbance, misconduct, or disorder on or about the licensed  premises,
related  to the operation of the premises or the conduct of its patrons,
which adversely affects the health, welfare or safety of the inhabitants
of the area in which such licensed premises are located.
  (B) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE TERM "FOR CAUSE" SHALL  ALSO  INCLUDE
DELIBERATELY  MISLEADING  THE AUTHORITY ON THE NATURE OF THE BUSINESS TO
BE OPERATED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES OR CHANGING THE NATURE OF THE BUSI-
NESS AT THE LICENSED PREMISES DURING THE LICENSING PERIOD WITHOUT  SEEK-
ING PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE AUTHORITY.
  S 2. This act shall take effect immediately.




 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD03948-01-5

2015-S4085A - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A6857
Law Section:: Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §118, ABC L
Versions Introduced in 2013-2014 Legislative Session:: S5751, A7816

2015-S4085A - Summary

Relates to adding to definition of "for cause" in instances of revocation of licenses.

2015-S4085A - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S4085A

 TITLE OF BILL :

An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to the
definition of "for cause" revocation of licenses

 PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF THE BILL :

To enable the State Liquor Authority (SLA) to revoke, cancel, suspend
or impose a civil fine on a business that obtains a license to sell
alcoholic beverages, for on-premises consumption, and the nature of
the business substantially changes in a manner that clearly and
substantially increases the incidence of local crime, nuisances or
disturbances and endangers the public health, safety and welfare of
the residents of the area where such establishment is located.

 SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS :

Section 1. Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (ABC) section 118(3) is
amended to expand the definition of the term "for cause" to include
changes in a business' operations that are substantial, and which
endanger general health, safety and welfare of local residents, and
such changes in the operation of such establishment were not
contemplated when such application was approved by the SLA.

There are three ways in which the "for cause" criteria can be
triggered to start proceedings to revoke, cancel, suspend, or impose a
civil fine on an establishment.

1) The license applicant, when initially applying for such liquor
license, deliberately mislead the SLA as to the nature and character
of the business to be conducted on such premises.

2) the licensee, "substantially alters" the physical facilities of
such premises in a manner that greatly expands the size of such
business, and has not obtained the proper approvals as are now
required under state law.

3) the licensee "substantially alters the nature and character" of the
premises in a manner that condones the existence of a sustained and
continuing pattern of heightened noise, disturbance, misconduct, or
disorder on or about the licensed premises, related to the operation
of the premises or the conduct of its patrons, which adversely affects
the health, welfare or safety of the inhabitants of the area in which
such licensed premises are located.

Should either conditions 1, 2 or 3 come into being after the initial
license has been issued, then the SLA shall contemplate conducting a
hearing if such conditions or expansion in the scope of the business,
cause a significant increase in noise, disturbances, disorder, or the
commission of criminal activity that endangers those who live in the
area of such premises or who patronize businesses within such area.

A municipality or community board within New York City, may ask the
SLA to conduct a hearing to revoke, suspend, or cancel the license of
such licensee or impose a civil fine, if the nature or scope of the
licensed business greatly expands it operations or number of people
who patronize such establishment and that increased activity leads to
significant adverse quality life conditions for the neighborhood or
increases the danger to those who enter such area to patronize such
business or other nearby businesses. The SLA, after receiving such
municipal request, shall determine if the merits of the request are
bona fide and that a hearing is needed to consider revoking or
suspending such license. If the SLA determines that such a revocation

hearing is not required, then the Authority shall give an explanation
to the requesting municipality why such hearing was not conducted.

 JUSTIFICATION :

The State Liquor Authority needs additional authority to clearly
address the growing problem of misconduct at the premises of a
licensee that sells alcohol for on-premises consumption and by the
actions of those attending those premises.

This legislation will give the SLA the needed authority to quickly
deal with such misconduct and deliberate misleading information
provided by the license holder. Under current law, an applicant can
apply for an obtain a liquor license that the applicant maintains will
be operated as a local small tavern, however, upon being licensed,
greatly expands the scope of the business by utilizing the back yard
as a new bar area or highlights new evening entertainment attractions
that purposefully draws in clientele that that will disturb the local
neighborhood and substantially increase crime in such area. This bill
will give the Authority the tools that it needs to reexamine an
already issued liquor license to ensure that it is operating within
the confines of what the business represented itself to be.

 PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :

This bill has been substantially revised, so it is essence a new bill.

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT :

None

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect 180 days after it shall have become law.

2015-S4085A - Bill Text download pdf

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

                                 4085--A
    Cal. No. 49

                       2015-2016 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                            February 26, 2015
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  KLEIN  -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on Investigations and Govern-
  ment Operations -- recommitted to the Committee on Investigations  and
  Government  Operations  in  accordance  with  Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 --
  reported favorably from said committee, ordered to  first  and  second
  report,  ordered  to  a  third reading, amended and ordered reprinted,
  retaining its place in the order of third reading

AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation  to  the
  definition of "for cause" revocation of licenses

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

  Section 1. Subdivision 3 of section  118  of  the  alcoholic  beverage
control  law, as added by chapter 536 of the laws of 1996, is amended to
read as follows:
  3. (A) As used in this  section,  the  term  "for  cause"  shall  also
include  the  existence  of a sustained and continuing pattern of noise,
disturbance, misconduct, or disorder on or about the licensed  premises,
related  to the operation of the premises or the conduct of its patrons,
which adversely affects the health, welfare or safety of the inhabitants
of the area in which such licensed premises are located.
  (B) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE TERM "FOR CAUSE" SHALL ALSO  INCLUDE,
FOR LICENSEES THAT SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION:
(I) (A) DELIBERATELY MISLEADING THE AUTHORITY AS TO THE NATURE AND CHAR-
ACTER  OF  THE  BUSINESS  TO  BE  OPERATED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES, (B)
MAKING ANY SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION TO A LICENSED PREMISES WITHOUT OBTAIN-
ING THE APPROPRIATE PERMISSION AND APPROVALS PURSUANT TO  SECTION  NINE-
TY-NINE-D  OF  THIS CHAPTER, OR (C) SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERING THE NATURE OR
CHARACTER OF SUCH BUSINESS AT THE LICENSED PREMISES DURING THE LICENSING
PERIOD WITHOUT SEEKING APPROPRIATE PRIOR APPROVALS FROM  THE  AUTHORITY,
OR  IF  SUCH SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION DOES NOT SATISFY, MEET OR CONFORM TO

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD03948-07-6

S. 4085--A                          2

THE UNDERLYING CONDITIONS OR STIPULATIONS TO OPERATE SUCH LICENSED PREM-
ISES UNDER THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE THEREFOR; AND
  (II) CAUSES SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN THE INCIDENTS OF PUBLIC DISORDER-
LY  CONDUCT, EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THAT LICENSED PREMISES, OR ENCOUR-
AGES OR CONDONES A SUBSTANTIAL OR CONTINUING PATTERN OF NOISE,  DISTURB-
ANCES,  MISCONDUCT,  DISORDER,  OR  COMMISSION OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY THAT
ADVERSELY AFFECTS THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE  INHABITANTS  OF
THE  AREA  OR  THE  GENERAL  PUBLIC THAT PATRONIZE OR VISIT SUCH AREA IN
WHICH SUCH LICENSED PREMISES IS LOCATED.
  (C) AS USED IN THIS SUBDIVISION, THE TERM "SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERING  THE
NATURE  OR  CHARACTER"  OF  SUCH  BUSINESS  SHALL  MEAN  ANY SIGNIFICANT
ENLARGEMENT IN THE SCOPE OF BUSINESS CONDUCTED AT A LICENSED PREMISES OR
SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF PATRONS THAT PATRONIZE  THE  BUSI-
NESS CONDUCTED AT A LICENSED PREMISES.
  (D)  ANY  TOWN  BOARD,  BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR CITY COUNCIL OF A MUNICI-
PALITY, OUTSIDE A CITY HAVING A POPULATION OF ONE MILLION OR  MORE,  AND
ANY COMMUNITY BOARD IN A CITY HAVING A POPULATION OF ONE MILLION OR MORE
CAN  REQUEST  A  REVOCATION,  CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF A LICENSEE'S
LICENSE, OR THE IMPOSITION OF A CIVIL PENALTY PURSUANT TO  THIS  SECTION
FOR  ANY VIOLATION DEFINED IN PARAGRAPH (B) OF THIS SUBDIVISION, AND THE
AUTHORITY SHALL CONDUCT, UPON THE SATISFACTION OF THE  AUTHORITY  AS  TO
THE  MERIT  OF  SUCH  APPLICATION,  A  HEARING  OR ENFORCEMENT ACTION TO
REVOKE, CANCEL OR SUSPEND THE LICENSEE'S LICENSE, OR TO IMPOSE  A  CIVIL
PENALTY  ON  THE  LICENSEE.  A DENIAL BY THE AUTHORITY OF SUCH A REQUEST
FROM A MUNICIPALITY OR COMMUNITY BOARD  FOR  A  HEARING,  PROCEEDING  OR
ENFORCEMENT  ACTION SHALL BE SENT TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR COMMUNITY BOARD
IN WRITING, AND SHALL SPECIFY  THE  REASONS  WHY  SUCH  APPLICATION  WAS
DENIED.  SUCH  ACCEPTANCE  OR DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR A HEARING SHALL BE
ISSUED BY THE AUTHORITY WITHIN NINETY DAYS OF RECEIPT OF AN APPLICATION.
DURING ANY HEARING, PROCEEDING OR ENFORCEMENT ACTION CONDUCTED  PURSUANT
TO  THIS  PARAGRAPH,  A  MUNICIPALITY  OR  COMMUNITY BOARD MAY OFFER ITS
COMMENTS AND RELEVANT INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF ITS REQUEST FOR  REVOCA-
TION,  CANCELLATION  OR SUSPENSION OF THE LICENSEE'S LICENSE, OR IMPOSI-
TION OF A CIVIL PENALTY. SHOULD SUCH HEARING, PROCEEDING OR  ENFORCEMENT
ACTION  BE DENIED, A MUNICIPALITY OR COMMUNITY BOARD SHALL NOT REQUEST A
HEARING OR PROCEEDING AGAINST THE SAME LICENSED  PREMISES  FOR  EIGHTEEN
MONTHS.
  S 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
it shall have become a law.

2015-S4085B (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A6857
Law Section:: Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §118, ABC L
Versions Introduced in 2013-2014 Legislative Session:: S5751, A7816

2015-S4085B (ACTIVE) - Summary

Relates to adding to definition of "for cause" in instances of revocation of licenses.

2015-S4085B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S4085B

 TITLE OF BILL :  An act to amend the alcoholic beverage control law,
in relation to the definition of "for cause" revocation of licenses

 PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF THE BILL :

To enable the State Liquor Authority (SLA) to revoke, cancel, or
suspend the license of a business that sells alcoholic beverages, for
on-premises consumption, when: a) such licensee when applying for a
license deliberately mislead the authority on the true nature of the
business to be conducted, or b) the business activities of such
business substantially expands over time in a manner that clearly
increases the incidence of local crime or disorderly conduct.

 SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS :

Section 1. Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (ABC) section 118(3) is
amended to expand the definition of the term "for cause" to include
two new reasons to revoke, cancel, or suspend such businesses'
on-premises alcoholic beverage license.

Under this bill, there are two ways in which the "for cause" criteria
can be triggered to start proceedings to revoke, cancel, suspend, or
impose a civil fine on an establishment.

1) The license applicant, when initially applying for such liquor
license, deliberately mislead the SLA as to the true nature and
character of the business to be conducted on such premises.

2) the licensee after a license has been issued, "substantially alters
the nature and character" of the premises in a manner that
significantly enlarges the scope of business activities at such
premises and such activities significantly increase the amount of
criminal activity or disorderly conduct in the surrounding
neighborhood.

Should either 1 or 2 above occur or come into being after the initial
license has been issued, then the SLA shall contemplate conducting a
hearing if such conditions or expansion in the scope of the business,
cause a significant increase in noise, disturbances, disorder, or the
commission of criminal activity that endangers those who live in the
area of such premises or who patronize businesses within such area.

 JUSTIFICATION :

The State Liquor Authority needs additional authority to clearly
address the growing problem of misconduct at the premises of a
licensee that sells alcohol for on-premises consumption and fosters
civil disturbance and criminal activity by those attending those
premises.

This legislation will give the SLA the needed authority to quickly
deal with such misconduct and deliberately supplying misleading
information provided by the license holder. Under current law, an
applicant can apply for and obtain a liquor license that the applicant
maintains will be operated as a local small tavern, however, upon
being licensed, greatly expands the scope of the business by utilizing
the back yard as a new bar area or highlights new evening
entertainment attractions that purposefully draws in clientele that
that will disturb the local neighborhood and substantially increase
crime in such area. This bill will give the Authority the tools that
it needs to reexamine an already issued liquor license to ensure that
it is operating within the confines of what the business represented
itself to be.

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT :

None

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect 180 days after it shall have become law.

2015-S4085B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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

                                 4085--B
    Cal. No. 49

                       2015-2016 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                            February 26, 2015
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  KLEIN  -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on Investigations and Govern-
  ment Operations -- recommitted to the Committee on Investigations  and
  Government  Operations  in  accordance  with  Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 --
  reported favorably from said committee, ordered to  first  and  second
  report,  ordered  to  a  third reading, amended and ordered reprinted,
  retaining its place in the order of third reading -- again amended and
  ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading

AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation  to  the
  definition of "for cause" revocation of licenses

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

  Section 1. Subdivision 3 of section  118  of  the  alcoholic  beverage
control  law, as added by chapter 536 of the laws of 1996, is amended to
read as follows:
  3. (A) As used in this  section,  the  term  "for  cause"  shall  also
include  the  existence  of a sustained and continuing pattern of noise,
disturbance, misconduct, or disorder on or about the licensed  premises,
related  to the operation of the premises or the conduct of its patrons,
which adversely affects the health, welfare or safety of the inhabitants
of the area in which such licensed premises are located.
  (B) (I) AS USED IN THIS SECTION,  THE  TERM  "FOR  CAUSE"  SHALL  ALSO
INCLUDE,  FOR  LICENSEES  THAT  SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON PREMISES
CONSUMPTION, DELIBERATELY MISLEADING THE AUTHORITY:
  (A) AS TO THE NATURE AND CHARACTER OF THE BUSINESS TO BE  OPERATED  ON
THE LICENSED PREMISES; OR
  (B) BY SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERING THE NATURE OR CHARACTER OF SUCH BUSINESS
AT  THE  LICENSED  PREMISES  DURING THE LICENSING PERIOD WITHOUT SEEKING
APPROPRIATE APPROVALS FROM THE AUTHORITY.
  (II) AS USED IN THIS SUBDIVISION, THE TERM "SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERING THE
NATURE OR CHARACTER" OF SUCH BUSINESS SHALL MEAN ANY SIGNIFICANT  ALTER-
ATION  IN THE SCOPE OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED AT A LICENSED PREM-
ISES THAT WOULD REQUIRE OBTAINING AN ALTERNATE FORM OF LICENSE.
  S 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD03948-15-6

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Archive: Last Bill Status Via A6857 - Signed by Governor

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2015-S4085 - Details

2015-S4085 - Summary

2015-S4085 - Sponsor Memo

2015-S4085 - Bill Text download pdf

2015-S4085A - Details

2015-S4085A - Summary

2015-S4085A - Sponsor Memo

2015-S4085A - Bill Text download pdf

2015-S4085B (ACTIVE) - Details

2015-S4085B (ACTIVE) - Summary

2015-S4085B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

2015-S4085B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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