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NY S08876
Bill
Status
8/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Creates Article 30-B in General Business Law to regulate weight loss services and products, defining key terms including "weight loss services," "weight loss products," and "direct seller"
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Requires persons offering weight loss services or products to post a conspicuous sign (at least 9 inches by 14 inches) or provide written notice in at least 10-point print containing warnings about rapid weight loss (more than 1.5-2 pounds per week), advice to consult physicians, and consumer rights regarding pricing and program duration
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Exempts direct sellers, retail stores, pharmacies, and professionals providing weight loss services incidental to their primary practice unless they actively offer both services and products to the public
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Prohibits deceptive practices including misrepresenting health risks, success rates, personnel qualifications, total charges, and program duration; requires competent and reliable scientific evidence for any claims of success
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Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctions and civil penalties of up to $100 for first violations and $200 for subsequent violations, with a maximum total penalty of $1,000 per violation; takes effect 180 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Requires persons selling or offering to sell weight loss services or weight loss products to provide consumers with a weight loss and dieting information notice; sets forth such notice shall include the dangers of rapid weight loss, dieting information, and risks associated with certain medications used with weight loss programs; delineates deceptive practices; provides for penalties, including fines and injunctions; further provides for attorney general enforcement.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
8/5/2020