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NY S02554

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

George Maziarz

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows purchasers to cancel membership camping contracts after the standard 3-day cancellation period if there is material breach of essential services by the campground operator, provided the operator fails to diligently restore services within a reasonable timeframe.

  • Permits cancellation if purchaser relocates to a permanent residence at least 500 miles from the campground or any reciprocal program location.

  • Allows cancellation if purchaser or their spouse/domestic partner enters an adult care facility or residential health care facility, or receives physician certification that they are bedridden, housebound, or physically unable to use campground services.

  • Allows cancellation if purchaser is victim of domestic violence by another signatory to the contract, requiring submission of incident report, police report, protection order, or affidavit from medical/mental health provider within six months.

  • Requires disclosure documents to inform purchasers in bold 10-point capital letters of all cancellation rights, and mandates canceling purchasers pay full purchase price plus 90 days of outstanding fees and dues; takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to cancellation of membership camping contracts.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A8965

6/20/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2012
Consumer Affairs and Protection1/4/2012
Rules6/24/2011
Consumer Affairs and Protection1/25/2011

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