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NY A00042
Bill
Status
1/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
Nick Perry
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AI Summary
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Requires retail establishments using electronic systems to track customer returns or exchanges to conspicuously post notice of this tracking in one of four ways: on item labels, at cash registers, near registers, or at store entrances
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Establishes a 20-day period from purchase during which buyers can obtain a cash refund or credit (at buyer's option) if a store violates the disclosure requirement, provided merchandise is unused and undamaged
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Imposes civil penalties of $100 to $500 per violation on retail establishments that fail to comply with the disclosure requirements
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Requires stores to publicly display their return and refund policies, including tracking of returns; failure to display provides buyer with automatic refund or credit.
Last Action
ordered to third reading rules cal.284
7/22/2020