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Consumer Protection & Licensing Laws

Consumer Protection Law

The City's Consumer Protection Law prohibits unfair trade practices when dealing in consumer goods or services - such as false advertising, phony sales, and special offers with hidden conditions. The law also lays out proper behavior in the collection of consumer debts.

  • Consumer Protection Law (General; Advertising; Sales and Discounts) 
  • Contracts
  • Delivery of Furniture and Major Appliances
  • Disclosures (Receipts, Refunds, and Credit; Layaway Plans; Used Items)
  • Distressed Property Consultants
  • Goods Temporarily in Short Supply
  • Pricing (including Gender Pricing)

Licensing

New York City Administrative Code: Title 20: Consumer and Worker Protection: Chapter 1: License Enforcement

Rules of the City of New York: Title 6: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection: Chapter 1: License Enforcement

New York City Administrative Code: Title 20: Consumer and Worker Protection: Chapter 2: Licenses

Rules of the City of New York: Title 6: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection: Chapter 2: Licenses

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