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Vehicle and Traffic Law § 131-a · Article 1. Words and Phrases Defined

Place of public assembly

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§ 131-a. Place of public assembly. A place of public assembly shall include (1) a theatre, (2) a moving picture house, or (3) an assembly hall maintained or leased for pecuniary gain where one hundred or more persons may assemble for amusement or recreation.

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Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/VAT131-A
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