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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.
Rules of the City of New York > Title 6: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection > Chapter 5: Unfair Trade Practices > Subchapter A: Consumer Protection Law Includes Part1: General Provisions; Part 2: Advertising and Promotion; Part 3: Consumer Credit; Part 4: Contracts and General Business Practices; Part 5: Specific Business and Industry Regulations; Part 6: Debt Collection; and Part 7: 'Sales' and 'Discounts'
Licensing
New York City Administrative Code > Title 20: Consumer and Worker Protection > Chapter 2: Licenses
Local Law 80 of 2021
On July 18, 2021, the City enacted Local Law 80 of 2021, which provides civil penalty relief from certain sanitation, health, transportation, consumer affairs, noise control and buildings violations. It also repeals a number of requirements and prohibitions in the Administrative Code to provide relief for small businesses. Learn more about Local Law 80 of 2021.
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