We have created this FAQ to serve as a publicly available resource for everyone to familiarize themselves with the new regulations going into effect. We understand that there are many questions surrounding the law and how it will affect New Yorkers. Signage will be posted around the borders of the Times Square sensitive location designating it as a "Gun Free Zone." There are also optional signage templates available for property owners of private establishments to indicate whether concealed carry licensees can bring guns onto their premises. Additionally, under the legislation, licensees will not be allowed to bring a concealed weapon into a private establishment unless they have explicit permission from the property owner. It also restricts the carrying of concealed weapons in a specified list of "sensitive locations," including Times Square. The legislation adds eligibility requirements in the concealed carry licensing process, including completed firearm training courses for applicants. Starting Thursday, September 1st, new provisions of the law passed by the state Legislature in response to the Supreme Court's ruling go into effect. Although I vehemently disagree with the Bruen decision, my administration is doing everything it can to implement the decision in a safe way. Bruen that New York's century-old proper cause gun licensing provision violates the Second Amendment. In June of this year, the Supreme Court ruled in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Click on the link to “State Contractor Contribution Ban.As mayor of New York City and a former police officer, my top priority will always be the safety of the 8.8 million people who call this city home. Additional information and the entire text of P.A 07-1 may be found on the website of the State Elections Enforcement Commission, xxx.xx.xxx/xxxx. The State will not award any other state contract to anyone found in violation of the above prohibitions for a period of one year after the election for which such contribution is made or solicited, unless the State Elections Enforcement Commission determines that mitigating circumstances exist concerning such violation. Contributions made or solicited in violation of the above prohibitions, in the case of a prospective state contractor, shall result in the contract described in the state contract solicitation not being awarded to the prospective state contractor, unless the State Elections Enforcement Commission determines that mitigating circumstances exist concerning such violation. Contract Consequences Contributions made or solicited in violation of the above prohibitions may result, in the case of a state contractor, in the contract being voided. Criminal penalties-Any knowing and willful violation of the prohibition is a Class D felony, which may subject the violator to imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or $5000 in fines, or both. Any state contractor or prospective state contractor which fails to make reasonable efforts to comply with the provisions requiring notice to its principals of these prohibitions and the possible consequences of their violations may also be subject to civil penalties of $2000 or twice the amount of the prohibited contributions made by their principals. Penalties for Violations Contributions or solicitations of contributions made in violation of the above prohibitions may result in the following civil and criminal penalties: Civil penalties-$2000 or twice the amount of the prohibited contribution, whichever is greater, against a principal or a contractor. Duty to Inform. State contractors and prospective state contractors are required to inform their principals of the above prohibitions, as applicable, and the possible penalties and other consequences of any violation thereof.
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