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NY A10791

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

Marcos Crespo

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends General Business Law by adding Section 396-uu to regulate reverse vending machine lease contracts
  • Defines reverse vending machines as automated devices using laser scanners or microprocessors to recognize product codes and determine container redeemability
  • Prohibits dealers or manufacturers from including exclusive vendor provisions requiring consumers or redemption centers to use only their services for collecting, sorting, and obtaining refund value of empty beverage containers
  • Prohibits minimum purchase provisions in reverse vending machine lease contracts
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits exclusive vending and minimum purchase provisions in contracts involving the lease of reverse vending machines.

Last Action

referred to economic development

6/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry6/19/2012

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