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NY A10926
Bill
Status
8/17/2020
Primary Sponsor
Peter Abbate
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AI Summary
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Prohibits third-party delivery services from advertising, promoting, or selling a merchant's products without a valid written agreement authorizing such inclusion on their platform
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Voids and makes unenforceable any agreement provision requiring a merchant to indemnify the delivery service, its contractors, or agents for damages or harm occurring after the product leaves the merchant's place of business
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Allows merchants included on delivery platforms in violation of this section to sue for damages, penalties, and injunctive relief, with prevailing parties entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, with each day a merchant is listed on a platform counting as a separate violation
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Requires third-party delivery services to have a valid agreement with a merchant before they advertise, promote, or sell the merchant's products on their platform, and prohibits the inclusion of an indemnity clause in such agreements.
Last Action
referred to consumer affairs and protection
8/17/2020