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NY Gen Bus L § 609 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 29-I - The Storage of Household Goods 609 - Private Right of Action.

§  609.  Private right of action. 1. Any consumer bailor damaged by an   unlawful detention of his goods or any other violation of  this  article   may bring an action for recovery of damages and the return of his goods.   Judgment  may  be  entered  in  an  amount not to exceed three times the   actual damages plus reasonable attorneys fees.2. Nothing in this article shall be construed  so  as  to  nullify  or   impair  any  right  or rights which a buyer may have against a seller at   common law, by statute or otherwise.
NY Gen Bus L § 610 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 29-I - The Storage of Household Goods 610 - Violation and Penalties.

§ 610. Violation and penalties. Whenever there shall be a violation of   this  article, an application may be made by the attorney general in the   name of the people of the state of New York to a court or justice having   jurisdiction by a special proceeding to issue an  injunction,  and  upon   notice  to  the  defendant  of  not  less  than five days, to enjoin and   restrain the continuance of such violations; and if it shall  appear  to   the  satisfaction  of  the  court  or justice that the defendant has, in   fact, violated this article, an injunction may be issued by  such  court   or  justice,  enjoining  and  restraining any further violation, without   requiring proof that any person has, in fact, been  injured  or  damaged   thereby.  In  any  such proceeding, the court may make allowances to the   attorney general as provided in paragraph  six  of  subdivision  (a)  of   section  eighty-three hundred three of the civil practice law and rules,   and direct restitution.  Whenever  the  court  shall  determine  that  a   violation  of  this  article  has occurred, the court may impose a civil   penalty of not more than one thousand dollars  for  each  violation.  In   connection  with  any such proposed application, the attorney general is   authorized to take proof and make a determination of the relevant  facts   and  to  issue  subpoenas  in accordance with the civil practice law and   rules.
NY Gen Bus L § 611 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 29-J - Film Ratings Labeling 611 - Definitions.

§ 611. Definitions. As used in this article:1. "Film" means any videotape, video cassette or other reproduction of   a motion picture, concert, musical production or other video event.1-a.  "Video game" means electronic or computerized game software that   users manipulate through interactive devices to  generate  images  on  a   display screen.2.  "Rating"  means a standardized designation commonly used to inform   parents about video games or motion pictures  in  retail  or  theatrical   release, respectively, regarding viewing or playing by their children.
NY Gen Bus L § 612 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 29-J - Film Ratings Labeling 612 - Sale and Rental of Video Games and Films.

§  612.  Sale  and  rental  of  video  games  and films. 1. No person,   partnership or corporation shall sell or rent at retail  or  attempt  to   sell  or  rent at retail a video game or film unless a video game rating   or the rating of the motion picture from which the film  was  copied  is   clearly  displayed  on the outside of the case, jacket or other cover of   the video game or film.2. This section shall not apply to a "mail order business" as  defined   in  section  three  hundred  ninety-six-m of this chapter or to any film   which is a reproduction of a motion picture, concert, musical production   or other video event, or any video game, which  has  not  been  given  a   rating, nor shall it apply to any motion picture or video game which has   been altered subsequent to receiving a rating.3.  A violation of subdivision one of this section shall be punishable   by a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars.
NY Gen Bus L § 616 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 29-K - Motor Vehicle Parts Warranty 616 - Definitions.

§  616. Definitions. Whenever used in this article, unless the context   clearly requires otherwise, the following words or terms shall have  the   following meanings:1. "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association   or other legal entity.2.  "Motor  vehicle" means any motor vehicle as defined in section one   hundred twenty-five of  the  vehicle  and  traffic  law  which  is  used   primarily for personal, family or household purposes.3.  "Consumer"  means  the  person who purchased the part for purposes   other than resale or any person to whom the motor vehicle on  which  the   part  is  installed  is  transferred  during  the  term  of the warranty   provided by section six hundred seventeen of this article and any  other   person,  other  than a seller, entitled by the terms of such warranty to   enforce the obligations of the warranty.4. "Part" means any equipment or apparatus intended for use in a motor   vehicle, including but not limited to a new part; a part which has  been   removed    from   another   motor   vehicle   and   modified,   rebuilt,   remanufactured, improved, or reconditioned; and a used  part,  except  a   used  part  which is removed from a motor vehicle and sold to a consumer   without any attempt to improve the condition of the part  and  which  is   clearly  marked  as  being  in  "as-is" condition.   Notwithstanding the   above, the term "part" shall not include any equipment or apparatus used   in repairing a motor vehicle or any component of such motor  vehicle  if   the  repair  is regulated by article twelve-A of the vehicle and traffic   law.5. "Seller" means any person who sells parts either to a  consumer  or   to a purchaser for the purpose of resale to a consumer.6.  "Initial  seller"  means  the  seller  who manufactured, modified,   rebuilt, remanufactured, improved, reconditioned or recycled the part or   who first sold the part.7. "Intermediate seller" means  any  seller  other  than  the  initial   seller.
NY Gen Bus L § 617 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 29-K - Motor Vehicle Parts Warranty 617 - Express Written Warranty Required; Contents.

§  617. Express written warranty required; contents. 1. (a) An initial seller shall provide the consumer with an express written warranty which complies with the following requirements: the parts are warranted to  be fit  for  the ordinary purposes for which such parts are used during the first three thousand miles of  operation  of  the  motor  vehicle  after installation  of  the  part;  and  or  during  the period of ninety days following the original delivery of such parts to the consumer, whichever occurs first.  (b) An initial seller of new parts who  or  which  has  established  a policy  of  accepting  the  return  of  a  new part for an exchange or a complete refund of the purchase price for a period of time that meets or exceeds the warranty period required by this  subdivision,  and  clearly communicates  such  policy  to  consumers, shall not have to provide the express written warranty required by this section.   2. (a) If a  part  does  not  conform  to  the  warranty  provided  in subdivision  one  of  this section, and the consumer or any intermediate seller reports such nonconformity, defect, or condition to  the  initial seller  or  its  agents  or  authorized  dealers  during the term of the warranty, the initial seller shall make  repairs  as  are  necessary  to correct  such  nonconformity,  defect,  or condition and, if the initial seller is unable to repair  such  part  so  as  to  conform  it  to  the warranty,  it  shall either replace such part or cause the seller to the consumer to refund the purchase price of such part to the consumer.  (b) It shall be an affirmative defense to any claim under this section that the nonconformity, defect, or condition is  the  result  of  abuse, neglect, unauthorized modifications or alterations to the part, improper diagnosis and/or installation, or failure of another part.  (c) Any person making a warranty claim hereunder shall retain the part which  is  the subject of the claim until the claim is resolved or until the initial seller shall request return of such part,  whichever  occurs first. The initial seller shall pay the cost for shipping to it any part it  requests.  Failure  to  retain  the part or return it to the initial seller upon request shall be grounds for denying warranty coverage.  (d) No repair or replacement of any part under paragraph (b)  of  this subdivision  shall be deemed to alter or extend the term of the warranty on such part.
NY Gen Bus L § 618 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 29-K - Motor Vehicle Parts Warranty 618 - Additional Remedies of Consumers.

§ 618. Additional remedies of consumers. Nothing in this article shall   in  any way contravene or limit the rights, remedies or privileges which   are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law.
NY Gen Bus L § 619 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 29-K - Motor Vehicle Parts Warranty 619 - Prohibition Against Waiver of Rights.

§  619.  Prohibition against waiver of rights. Waiver of any rights by   the consumer under this article  shall  be  deemed  contrary  to  public   policy and shall be unenforceable and void.
NY Gen Bus L § 620 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 30 - Health Club Services 620 - Legislative Intent.

§  620. Legislative intent. 1. The legislature finds that there exists   in connection with a number of contracts for health club services, sales   practices and business and financing methods which may have resulted  in   deception  and  financial  hardship  upon the people of this state, that   existing legal remedies are inadequate to correct these abuses; that the   health club services industry has a significant impact upon the  economy   and  well  being  of  this state and its local communities, and that the   provisions of this article relating to such contracts are necessary  for   the public welfare.2.  The  legislature  declares  that the purpose of this article is to   safeguard the public  and  the  ethical  health  club  industry  against   deception   and   financial   hardship,  and  to  foster  and  encourage   competition, fair dealing, and prosperity in the field  of  health  club   services  by prohibiting or restricting false or misleading advertising,   erroneous contract terms, harmful financial practices, and other unfair,   deceptive and discriminatory practices which have been conducted by some   health club operators.
NY Gen Bus L § 623 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 30 - Health Club Services 623 - Contract Restrictions.

§  623.  Contract  restrictions.  1.  No  contract  for services shall   require payment by the person  receiving  service  or  the  use  of  the   facilities  of  a  total  amount in excess of three thousand six hundred   dollars per annum, provided, however, that this  subdivision  shall  not   apply to contracts relating solely to the use of tennis, platform tennis   or racquet ball facilities.2.  No  contract  for  services  shall  provide for a term longer than   thirty-six months. No contract for services shall  require  payments  or   financing  by  the  buyer over a period in excess of thirty-seven months   from the date the contract is entered into, nor shall the  term  of  any   such contract be measured by or be for the life of the buyer.  Provided,   however,  that  the  services  to  be  rendered  to  the buyer under the   contract may extend over a period not to exceed  three  years  from  the   date the contract is entered into with the right to renew, at the option   of the buyer for a like period. The buyer may have thirty days after the   expiration  to  renew the contract. The installment payments shall be in   substantially equal amounts exclusive of the down payment and  shall  be   required  to be made at substantially equal intervals, not to exceed one   month.3. No contract for services may contain  any  provisions  whereby  the   buyer  agrees  not  to  assert  against  the  seller  or any assignee or   transferee of the health club services contract  any  claim  or  defense   arising out of the health club services contract.4.  No  contract  for  services  may  require  the  buyer to execute a   promissory note or series of promissory notes  which,  when  negotiated,   cuts  off as to third parties a defense which the buyer may have against   the seller.5. No contract may be assigned by one health club  to  another  health   club  not  located  on  the same premises without written consent of the   buyer.
NY Gen Bus L § 625 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 30 - Health Club Services 625 - Assignment of Contracts for Services.

§  625. Assignment of contracts for services. 1. No assignee who takes a note or other obligation as consideration for  a  contract  containing the  disclosure  requirements of section six hundred twenty-four of this article shall fail to honor the  consumer's  right  of  cancellation  as provided in this article.   2. No creditor holding a note or other obligation, to which a consumer has  obligated  himself  in  order  to purchase a contract shall fail to honor the consumer's right of cancellation under this article if:  (a) the creditor is a person related to the seller of services; or  (b) the seller prepares documents used in connection with the loan; or  (c) the creditor supplies forms to the seller used by the consumer  in obtaining the loan; or  (d)  the creditor makes twenty or more loans in any calendar year, the proceeds of which are used in transactions with the same seller or  with a person related to the same seller; or  (e) the consumer is referred to the creditor by the seller; or  (f)  the  creditor,  directly  or  indirectly,  pays  the  seller  any consideration whether or not it is in  connection  with  the  particular transactions; or  (g) the creditor participated in or was connected with the sale.   3.  No  assignee  of  a  contract  shall  fail  to  give notice of the assignment to the consumer. A notice of assignment shall be  in  writing addressed to the consumer at the address shown on the contract and shall identify the contract.
NY Gen Bus L § 626 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 30 - Health Club Services 626 - Deceptive Acts Prohibited.

§  626.  Deceptive  acts  prohibited.  It  is hereby declared to be an   unfair and deceptive trade practice and unlawful for a seller to:1. Misrepresent directly or indirectly in its advertising, promotional   materials, or in any manner the size, location, facilities or  equipment   of  its  studio, or place of business or the number or qualifications of   its personnel;2. Use or refer to fictional organization divisions or position titles   or make any representation which has the tendency or capacity to mislead   or deceive consumers as to the size or importance of the  business,  its   divisions, or personnel, or in any other material respect;3. Misrepresent directly or indirectly the size, importance, location,   facilities,  or  equipment  of  the business through use of photographs,   illustrations, or any other depictions in catalogs,  advertisements,  or   other promotional materials;4.  Misrepresent  the location or locations at which its services will   be offered;5. Misrepresent the nature of its courses, training  devices,  methods   or  equipment  or the number, qualifications, training, or experience of   its personnel, whether by means of endorsements or otherwise;6. Misrepresent the  nature  and  extent  of  any  personal  services,   guidance,  assistance,  or other attention the business will provide for   consumers;7. Designate or refer to his sales  representation  using  terms  that   misrepresent  in any other manner, the titles, qualifications, training,   experience or status  of  his  salesmen,  agents,  employees,  or  other   representatives; and8.  Misrepresent  in  any  manner  by  the  seller or his assignee the   buyer's right to cancel under this article.
NY Gen Bus L § 627 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 30 - Health Club Services 627 - Contracts Void and Unenforceable.

§  627. Contracts void and unenforceable. 1. Any contract for services   which does not comply with the applicable  provisions  of  this  article   shall be void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy.2.  Any waiver by the buyer of the provisions of this article shall be   deemed void and unenforceable  by  the  seller  as  contrary  to  public   policy.
NY Gen Bus L § 627-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 30 - Health Club Services 627-A - Automated External Defibrillator Requirements.

§  627-a.  Automated  external  defibrillator  requirements.  1. Every   health club as defined under paragraph b of subdivision one  of  section   three  thousand-d  of  the  public  health  law whose membership is five   hundred persons or  more  shall  have  on  the  premises  at  least  one   automated  external  defibrillator  and shall have in attendance, at all   times during staffed business hours, at least one individual  performing   employment  or  individual acting as an authorized volunteer who holds a   valid certification of completion of  a  course  in  the  study  of  the   operation  of  AEDs  and  a  valid  certification of the completion of a   course in the training of cardiopulmonary resuscitation  provided  by  a   nationally recognized organization or association.2.  Health clubs and staff pursuant to subdivision one of this section   shall be deemed a "public access defibrillation provider" as defined  in   paragraph  (c)  of  subdivision  one  of section three thousand-b of the   public  health  law  and  shall  be  subject  to  the  requirements  and   limitation of such section.3.  Pursuant  to sections three thousand-a and three thousand-b of the   public health law, any public access  defibrillation  provider,  or  any   employee  or  other  agent  of  the provider who, in accordance with the   provisions of this  section,  voluntarily  and  without  expectation  of   monetary  compensation  renders emergency medical or first aid treatment   using an AED which has been made available pursuant to this section,  to   a  person  who  is  unconscious,  ill  or  injured, shall be liable only   pursuant to section three thousand-a of the public health law.
NY Gen Bus L § 628 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 30 - Health Club Services 628 - Private Right of Action.

§ 628. Private right of action. 1. Any buyer damaged by a violation of   this  article  may bring an action for recovery of damages. Judgment may   be entered in an amount not to exceed three  times  the  actual  damages   plus reasonable attorney fees.2.  Nothing  in  this  article  shall be construed so as to nullify or   impair any right or rights which a buyer may have against  a  seller  at   common law, by statute, or otherwise.
NY Gen Bus L § 629 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 30 - Health Club Services 629 - Violations.

§  629.  Violations.  1.  Any  seller or his assignees who violate any   provision of this article, or  who  shall  counsel,  aid  or  abet  such   violation  shall be liable for a civil fine of not more than twenty-five   hundred dollars for each violation. The provisions of this  article  are   not  exclusive  and  do  not  relieve the seller or his assignees or the   contracts subject  to  this  article  from  compliance  with  all  other   applicable provisions of law.2.  In  addition to the provisions of subdivision one of this section,   any seller or his assignees who violate section six hundred twenty-two-a   of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
NY Gen Bus L § 630 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 30 - Health Club Services 630 - Enforcement.

§ 630. Enforcement. In addition to the remedies hereinbefore provided,   the  attorney general may bring an action on behalf of the people of the   state to restrain further violations of this  article,  to  enforce  the   provisions  of  section six hundred twenty-two-a of this article and for   such other relief as may be appropriate.
NY Gen Bus L § 631 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 30 - Health Club Services 631 - Preemption.

§  631. Preemption. A political subdivision, otherwise authorized, may   enact a local law, identical to  the  provisions  of  this  article,  to   enable  local  enforcement  of  the  provisions of this article and such   local law. Any local law not  identical  with  the  provisions  of  this   article,  or with any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, shall   be pre-empted, superseded, and of no force and effect.
NY Gen Bus L § 641 (2021)
2021 New York Laws GBS - General Business Article 30-B - Weight Loss Service 641 - Weight Loss Services and Products.

* §  641.  Weight loss services and products. For the purposes of this article:   1. "Weight  loss  services"  shall  mean  counseling  and  educational activities,  including,  but  not  limited  to,  recommending the use of weight  loss  products,  which  have  the  primary  purpose  of  helping individuals  reduce  body  weight. Weight loss services does not include providing information to the public  regarding  individual  weight  loss products  if  the  person,  firm  or  corporation is not also engaged in counseling activities.   2. "Weight  loss  products"  shall  mean  any  foods,  ingredients  or components   of  foods,  nutritional  formulas  or  supplements,  drugs, equipment or any other products sold or offered for the primary  purpose of helping individuals reduce body weight.   3.  "Direct  seller"  shall  mean any person if (a) such person is (i) engaged in the trade or business of selling or soliciting  the  sale  of consumer   products   to   any   buyer   on   a   buy-sell  basis  or  a deposit-commission basis for resale by the buyer or any other person  in the  home or otherwise than in a permanent retail establishment, or (ii) engaged in the trade or business of selling or soliciting  the  sale  of consumer  products  in  the home or otherwise than in a permanent retail establishment;  (b) substantially all the remuneration, whether or not paid  in  cash, for  the  performance of the services described in paragraph (a) of this subdivision is directly related to sales or other output, including  the performance of services, rather than to the number of hours worked; and  (c)  the  services performed by the person are performed pursuant to a written contract between  such  person  and  the  person  for  whom  the services  are  performed and such contract provides that the person will not be treated as an employee with respect to such  services  for  state and federal tax purposes.   * NB Effective April 6, 2022