Restrictions on acceptance of public assistance
Compiled text through Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
No later Register activity identified in this check.
Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Sep 15, 2021
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
Any organization conducting bingo in a leased premises, or any lessor of premises for the conduct of bingo, that cashes or accepts any public assistance check or electronic benefit transfer device issued by a public welfare official or department, or agent thereof, as and for public assistance, as proscribed by section 151 of the Social Services Law, shall be disciplined by the commission. Such discipline may include one or more of the following actions:
(a)revocation of a license;
(b)suspension of a license;
(c)a fine; or
(d)issuance of a public or private letter of reprimand to be placed in the file of the licensee.