Bill > A00843

This bill clarifies the penalties for violations related to third-party restaurant reservation services arranging unauthorized reservations. Specifically, it modifies existing law by removing language about "rules promulgated" and streamlining the penalty provisions. Under the revised legislation, any person who violates or causes another to violate the section can be subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation. The bill specifies that violations by third-party reservation services will be calculated on a daily basis for each day and for each food service establishment where a violation occurs. The bill also removes a previous provision that allowed proceedings to recover civil penalties to be brought through any state agency. The changes appear to be part of a broader legislative effort to regulate unauthorized restaurant reservation practices, with this bill making technical adjustments to enforcement mechanisms. The bill will take effect simultaneously with the related chapter of laws addressing third-party restaurant reservation services.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A843