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NY Gen Bus L § 399-Z-1 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 26 - Miscellaneous 399-Z-1 - Telecommunication Companies Blocking Certain Numbers.

* §  399-z-1. Telecommunication companies blocking certain numbers. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall  have  the  following meanings:   a. "caller identification information" means information provided by a caller  identification  service  regarding  the telephone number and the name of the person calling;   b. "caller identification service"  means  a  service  that  allows  a telephone subscriber to have the telephone number, and, where available, name  of  the  calling  party  transmitted  contemporaneously  with  the telephone call, and displayed  on  a  device  in  or  connected  to  the subscriber's telephone;   c.   "pooling   administrator"   means   the  thousands-block  pooling administrator as identified in 47 C.F.R. § 52.20; and   d. "provider" means a telecommunication company  that  provides  voice communications services to customers in this state.   2.  Consistent with authorization provided by federal law and rules of the federal communications commission or its successors:   a. providers shall block a voice call when the subscriber to which the originating number is assigned has requested that  calls  purporting  to originate  from  that  number  be blocked because the number is used for inbound calls only; and   b. providers shall block calls originating from the following numbers:  (i) a number that is not a valid North American numbering plan number;  (ii) a  valid  North  American  numbering  plan  number  that  is  not allocated   to   a   provider  by  the  North  American  numbering  plan administrator or the pooling administrator; and  (iii) a valid North American numbering plan number that  is  allocated to a provider by the North American number plan administrator or pooling administrator, but is unused, so long as the provider blocking the calls is the allocatee of the number and confirms that the number is unused or has  obtained  verification from the allocatee that the number is unused at the time of the blocking.   c. providers shall not block a voice call if the call is an  emergency call placed to 911.   d.  providers  shall  not  block  a voice call to a subscriber who has requested that no inbound calls be blocked.   3. For purposes of blocking calls from certain originating numbers  as authorized in this section, a provider may rely on caller identification service information to determine the originating number.   4.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, rule, or regulation, a voice service provider shall be considered to be in compliance with this section and any rule or regulation adopted thereunder if  such  provider has  filed  a  certification  with the federal communications commission that the provider's traffic is either signed with STIR/SHAKEN or subject to a compliant robocall mitigation program. A copy of such certification shall be made available to the attorney general or  the  public  service commission, upon request.   * NB There are 2 § 399-z-1's
NY Gen Bus L § 399-ZZ (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 26 - Miscellaneous 399-ZZ - Telephone Bills.

§  399-zz.  Telephone  bills.  At  the  time service is initiated to a   residential  customer  and  at  least  once  a  year  thereafter,  every   telephone  corporation,  as  defined in subdivision seventeen of section   two of the public service law, and every cable  television  company,  as   defined  in  subdivision one of section two hundred twelve of the public   service law that provides telephone service to  customers  in  New  York   shall  provide  its  customers with a notice that billing statements are   available in a large print format. Upon written request by  a  customer,   every  telephone  corporation and cable television company shall provide   the customer's billing statements in large print format  no  later  than   sixty  days  after  the  date  upon which the request is received by the   telephone corporation and cable television company.  The  provisions  of   this section shall apply only to printed statements. For the purposes of   this  section,  "large  print" means a font size of sixteen or larger to   illuminate billing information.
NY Gen Bus L § 399-ZZZ (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 26 - Miscellaneous 399-ZZZ - Prohibition of Certain Fee Charges.

§  399-zzz.  Prohibition of certain fee charges. 1. Subject to federal   law and regulation, no person, partnership, corporation, association  or   other  business entity shall charge a consumer an additional rate or fee   or a differential in the rate or  fee  associated  with  payment  on  an   account  when  the  consumer  chooses  to  pay  by United States mail or   receive a  paper  billing  statement.  This  subdivision  shall  not  be   construed to prohibit a person, partnership, corporation, association or   other  business  entity  from  offering  consumers  a  credit  or  other   incentive to elect a specific payment or billing option.2. Every violation of this section shall be deemed a deceptive act and   practice subject to  enforcement  under  article  twenty-two-A  of  this   chapter.3.  Nothing  in  this section shall be construed to restrict any right   which any person may have under any other statute or the common law.
NY Gen Bus L § 399-ZZZZ (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 26 - Miscellaneous 399-ZZZZ - Prohibition of Certain Fee Charges for Termination or Early Cancellation.

§  399-zzzz.  Prohibition  of  certain  fee charges for termination or   early cancellation. 1. Subject to federal law and regulation:a. no provider of telephone, cellular telephone, television, internet,   energy, or water services shall impose a fee for  termination  or  early   cancellation  of  a  service  contract  in  the  event  the customer has   deceased before the end of such contract; andb. a retail lessee, as defined in section three hundred thirty-one  of   the personal property law, shall not be liable for charges for the early   termination  of a retail lease agreement of a motor vehicle if he or she   has deceased before the end of such lease.2. Every violation of this section shall  be  punishable  by  a  civil   penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars.
NY Gen Bus L § 399-ZZZZZ-3 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 26 - Miscellaneous 399-ZZZZZ*3 - Use of Preferred Name and Pronouns.

* § 399-zzzzz. Use of preferred name and pronouns. 1. For the purposes of  this  section,  "telephone  service provider" means any company that provides voice service utilizing any technology, regardless  of  whether such provider is regulated pursuant to the public service law.   2.  Every  telephone  service  provider shall provide customers with a convenient option to request that the  telephone  service  provider  use their  preferred  name  and/or preferred pronouns in all written or oral communications between the telephone service provider and the  customer, as  well  as  all  statements  or documentation relating to a customer's telephone service, regardless of whether such customer's preferred  name differs from their current legal name.   3.  If  a  customer's  preferred name differs from their current legal name, a telephone service provider may require such customer to  provide reasonable  proof of identity using their legal name, provided that such information shall be used solely to verify the  customer's  identity  or for other purposes required by law.   4. No telephone service provider shall:  (a)  willfully  and repeatedly fail to use a customer's preferred name and/or preferred pronouns after being clearly informed of the  preferred name  and/or  preferred  pronouns  pursuant  to  subdivision two of this section; or  (b) require a customer to specify their sexual orientation  or  gender identity  or  expression  in  order  to  use their preferred name and/or preferred pronouns.   * NB There are 3 § 399-zzzzz's   * NB Effective December 16, 2021
NY Gen Bus L § 401 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 27 - Licensing of Nail Specialty, Natural Hair Styling, Esthetics and Cosmetology 401 - License Required.

§  401. License required. 1. No person shall engage in the practice of   nail specialty, waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics or  cosmetology,   as  defined  in  section  four  hundred  of this article, without having   received a license to engage in such practice in the  manner  prescribed   in this article. No person shall act as a trainee or perform any service   as  such  unless  he  or  she has obtained a certificate of registration   pursuant to this article.2. No person  shall  own,  control  or  operate,  whether  as  a  sole   proprietor,  partner,  shareholder,  officer,  independent contractor or   other person, an appearance enhancement business without having received   a license for such business in the manner provided in this article.3. A person licensed by any other state or country  to  practice  nail   specialty,  waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics or cosmetology shall   be allowed to practice in New York state for three months or less within   any calendar year for the purpose  of  giving  to,  or  receiving  from,   persons  who are licensed under this article training in current styles,   techniques or materials,  provided  however,  that  no  such  unlicensed   person  may  provide  services  to  the  public  for  any  fee, or other   compensation, whether direct or indirect.
NY Gen Bus L § 402 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 27 - Licensing of Nail Specialty, Natural Hair Styling, Esthetics and Cosmetology 402 - Powers of the Secretary of State.

§ 402. Powers of the secretary of state. In addition to the powers and   duties  elsewhere  prescribed  in this article, the secretary shall have   power to:1. Appoint a sufficient number of  assistants,  inspectors  and  other   employees  as  may  be  necessary  to  carry  out the provisions of this   article, to prescribe their duties, and to fix their compensation within   the amount appropriated therefor;2. Examine the qualifications and fitness of applicants  for  licenses   and prospective applicants taking examinations under this article;3.  Keep  records  of  all  licenses  issued, suspended or revoked, or   orders directing the cessation of unlicensed activities;4. Prepare a manual of  rules  and  regulations  for  the  conduct  of   examinations  and to furnish copies thereof to persons desiring the same   upon payment of a reasonable fee therefor; and5.  Adopt  such  rules  and  regulations  not  inconsistent  with  the   provisions of this article, as may be necessary with respect to the form   and  content  of  applications  for licenses, the reception thereof, the   investigation  and  examination  of  applicants   and   of   prospective   applicants  taking  examinations and their qualifications, and the other   matters incidental or appropriate  to  the  powers  and  duties  of  the   secretary   as   prescribed   by   this   article  and  for  the  proper   administration and enforcement of the provisions of this article.
NY Gen Bus L § 404 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 27 - Licensing of Nail Specialty, Natural Hair Styling, Esthetics and Cosmetology 404 - Rules and Regulations.

§ 404. Rules and regulations. The secretary shall promulgate rules and   regulations  which  establish  standards  for  practice and operation by   licensees and trainees under this article in order to ensure the health,   safety and welfare of the public including licensees and  trainees  when   they  are working within such establishments. Such rules and regulations   shall include, but not  be  limited  to,  the  sanitary  conditions  and   procedures  required  to  be  maintained, a minimum standard of training   appropriate to the duties of nail specialists, trainees, waxers, natural   hair stylists, estheticians, and cosmetologists  and  the  provision  of   service  by  nail  specialists, trainees, waxers, natural hair stylists,   estheticians or  cosmetologists  at  remote  locations  other  than  the   licensee's  home  provided  that  such  practitioner holds an appearance   enhancement business license to  operate  at  a  fixed  location  or  is   employed  by  the  holder of an appearance enhancement business license.   Regulations  setting  forth  the  educational  requirements   for   nail   specialists  and  trainees shall include education in the area of causes   of  infection  and  bacteriology.  In  promulgating   such   rules   and   regulations  the  secretary  shall  consult  with  the  state  education   department, the advisory committee established pursuant to this article,   any other state agencies and private industry representatives as may  be   appropriate in determining minimum training requirements.
NY Gen Bus L § 404-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 27 - Licensing of Nail Specialty, Natural Hair Styling, Esthetics and Cosmetology 404-A - Monomeric Methyl Methacrylate.

§  404-a. Monomeric methyl methacrylate. 1. No owner or operator of an   appearance enhancement business shall knowingly:a. sell, use or apply to any person monomeric methyl methacrylate; orb. direct any agent or employee of such business to sell, use or apply   to any person monomeric methyl methacrylate.2. A first violation of this section shall be punishable  by  a  civil   penalty  of  not  more  than  one  thousand  dollars.  A  second  or any   subsequent violation of this section shall be a class B misdemeanor.
NY Gen Bus L § 404-B (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 27 - Licensing of Nail Specialty, Natural Hair Styling, Esthetics and Cosmetology 404-B - Nail Specialty; Owner Responsibilities.

§  404-b.  Nail  specialty; owner responsibilities. In addition to any   rules  and  regulations  establishing  standards   for   practices   and   operations  by  licensees  under  this  article,  in order to ensure the   health, safety and welfare within appearance enhancement businesses, all   owners and operators of appearance enhancement businesses which practice   nail specialty shall make available for use, gloves  and  facemasks  for   nail speciality licensees and trainees who work in such businesses.
NY Gen Bus L § 404-C (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 27 - Licensing of Nail Specialty, Natural Hair Styling, Esthetics and Cosmetology 404-C - Ultraviolet Nail Drying Devices.

§  404-c. Ultraviolet nail drying devices. 1. "Ultraviolet nail drying   device"  shall  mean  any  equipment   which   is   designed   to   emit   electromagnetic  radiation  in the wavelength interval of two hundred to   four hundred nanometers in air, and which is  intended  to  induce  nail   curing or hardening through irradiation.2.  If  the  commissioner  of health makes a determination pursuant to   section thirty-five hundred fifty-six of  the  public  health  law  that   ultraviolet  nail  drying  devices  pose  a  health hazard to users, any   appearance enhancement business where the practice of nail specialty  is   conducted  shall prominently post the notice developed by the department   regarding such health hazard in an area clearly visible  to  patrons  in   the  licensed appearance enhancement business where the practice of nail   specialty is conducted or in  the  place  where  the  practice  of  nail   specialty licensed pursuant to this article is conducted. The department   shall develop and make such sign available to each licensee.3.  If  the  commissioner  of health makes a determination pursuant to   section thirty-five hundred fifty-six of  the  public  health  law  that   ultraviolet  nail  drying  devices  pose  a  health hazard to users, any   appearance enhancement business that utilizes such devices shall  comply   with  any and all regulations adopted by the department pursuant to this   article.
NY Gen Bus L § 405 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 27 - Licensing of Nail Specialty, Natural Hair Styling, Esthetics and Cosmetology 405 - Appearance Enhancement Business License; Requirements.

§  405.  Appearance enhancement business license; requirements. 1. Any   person who receives an appearance  enhancement  business  license  shall   operate  such  business  at  the  location  named  in the license and in   accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by  the  secretary   pursuant to section four hundred four of this article. Any or all of the   practices regulated by this article may be provided under one appearance   enhancement  business  license  so  long  as  each  practitioner  is  an   appropriate licensee.2. An appearance enhancement business licensee shall file and maintain   during the  term  of  the  license  evidence  of  a  bond  or  liability   insurance.
NY Gen Bus L § 407 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 27 - Licensing of Nail Specialty, Natural Hair Styling, Esthetics and Cosmetology 407 - Examinations.

§  407. Examinations.  1. The examinations for the license to practice   natural hair styling, esthetics, nail specialty and cosmetology shall be   practical and written. The examinations  for  the  license  to  practice   waxing  shall  be  limited  to a written examination only. The secretary   shall determine reasonable standards of performance for each license and   shall evaluate the prospective applicants and applicants on the basis of   such standards. The objectives of the examinations shall  be  to  insure   that  prospective applicants and applicants have sufficient basic skills   to safeguard the health and safety of the  public  and  to  insure  that   prospective  applicants  and applicants have attained adequate levels of   skill to competently engage in the activities authorized by the license.2. The secretary shall prepare examination questions  for  persons  to   qualify for licensure under this article. All such examinations shall be   the   same  for  all  persons  for  the  license  sought  at  any  given   examination. Such test shall not be limited to any  specific  method  or   system.3.  Examinations  shall  be  in  the  English  language  and,  at  the   discretion of the secretary, may be translated or  transposed  into  any   other  language  if  requested  by  the  prospective  applicant and upon   satisfactory proof of the need therefor provided that a request for such   a translated examination is made  of  the  secretary  at  the  time  the   application  for  license  is  filed. In the case of physically disabled   persons, provision for the alternative administration of the examination   may be made, provided a request  for  such  procedure  is  made  of  the   secretary  a reasonable time in advance of the examination. Examinations   shall be held at least quarterly and shall be given  in  at  least  four   convenient places in the state.
NY Gen Bus L § 408-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 27 - Licensing of Nail Specialty, Natural Hair Styling, Esthetics and Cosmetology 408-A - Trainee.

§  408-a. Trainee. 1. Each applicant for a certificate of registration   as  a  trainee  shall  make  an  application  which  shall  include  the   physician's  certificate  required  by paragraph e of subdivision one of   section four hundred six of this article, two  recent  photographs,  and   such  other information required by such section and in such form as the   secretary may prescribe.2. A certificate of registration as a trainee shall be for a period of   one year, renewable for a second year, and may be renewed for additional   terms within the discretion of the secretary.3. Each certificate of registration issued as provided in this section   shall be posted in a conspicuous place  in  the  appearance  enhancement   business  in  which  the  trainee is actually engaged in the practice of   nail specialty as a trainee.4. The holder of a certificate of registration as a trainee shall  not   be entitled to an appearance enhancement business license.
NY Gen Bus L § 408-B (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 27 - Licensing of Nail Specialty, Natural Hair Styling, Esthetics and Cosmetology 408-B - Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Education.

§ 408-b. Domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education. The   department  shall  ensure  that  domestic  violence  and  sexual assault   awareness education courses are made  available  to  all  licensees  and   applicants  for  a  license or renewal pursuant to this article and that   such  courses  are  offered  through  the  department's   website.   The   department,  in  consultation  with  the  office  for  the prevention of   domestic  violence  and  advocacy  groups  recognized  by  the   federal   department  of  health  and  human services or the federal department of   justice, which have the ability to coordinate statewide and  with  local   communities  on  programming  and  educational  materials related to the   prevention and intervention of domestic violence or  sexual  assault  in   New  York  state,  shall develop and provide access to domestic violence   and sexual assault awareness education  courses  appropriate  for  those   licensed under this article.
NY Gen Bus L § 409 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 27 - Licensing of Nail Specialty, Natural Hair Styling, Esthetics and Cosmetology 409 - Fees.

§  409.  Fees.  1.  The  non-refundable  fee  for an application for a   license to engage in the practice of  nail  specialty,  waxing,  natural   hair styling, esthetics or cosmetology, shall be forty dollars initially   and for each renewal thereof the fee shall be forty dollars; the fee for   a temporary license and each renewal shall be ten dollars.2.  The  fee  for  an appearance enhancement business license shall be   sixty dollars initially and sixty dollars for each renewal thereof.3. Upon a determination that it is in the best public interest  to  do   so,  the  secretary  may  promulgate  rules  imposing fees not to exceed   twenty dollars for the registration and renewal of the registration of a   trainee.4. The secretary shall receive a  non-refundable  examination  fee  of   fifteen  dollars  from  each  person  who  takes  a  written examination   pursuant to this article. Fees collected pursuant to this article  shall   be  deposited  to  the  credit  of  the  business and licensing services   account established pursuant to the provisions of section ninety-seven-y   of the state finance law.5.  The  fee  for  issuing  a  duplicate   license   certificate,   in   substitution for one lost, destroyed or mutilated shall be ten dollars.6.  The  fee for changing a name on an appearance enhancement business   license shall be thirty dollars.7. The fee for changing the address on a license shall be ten dollars.8. The fees herein set forth shall be those for  licenses  issued  for   the license period of four years.