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This bill amends the New York general business law to require municipal and health agencies to provide a 120-day warning period before issuing monetary fines to owners or operators of facilities owned by congressionally chartered veterans' groups for code or health violations. During this period, the veterans' organization will have an opportunity to cure the violation. If the violation continues after 120 days, a fine may be issued, but the organization can request a written extension by providing proof of attempts to remedy the issue. The bill specifically excludes two scenarios from this provision: (1) imminent life-threatening building or health code violations that require emergency facility closure, and (2) violations of alcoholic beverage control laws. A "congressionally chartered veterans' group" is defined as a veterans' organization that has been officially chartered by the United States Congress under title 36 of the United States Code. The law will take effect 60 days after it is enacted, providing time for affected organizations and agencies to understand and prepare for the new requirements.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1188