Bill > S00777

This bill clarifies the enforcement mechanism for violations related to third-party restaurant reservation services that arrange unauthorized reservations with food service establishments. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law by removing language about "rules promulgated pursuant to this section" and streamlining the penalty structure. Under the revised legislation, any person who violates or causes another person to violate the statute can be subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation. Notably, these violations can accumulate on a daily basis for each food service establishment involved in a violation. The bill also removes a previously existing provision that allowed proceedings to recover civil penalties to be brought by any state agency. The changes appear designed to provide a more straightforward and direct approach to penalizing unauthorized restaurant reservation practices, with a focus on holding third-party services accountable for improper reservation arrangements. The act is set to take effect simultaneously with a related chapter of laws addressing restaurant reservation services.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S777