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NY S07748

NY S07748
Enacts provisions relating to the lease of credit card terminals; requires disclosures; prohibits certain practices.


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Introduced
01/10/2022
In Committee
01/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to business consumer protection for point-of-sale equipment leases

AI Summary

This bill enacts new provisions in New York's General Business Law relating to the leasing of credit card terminals. It requires lessors to accurately disclose their relationship to the terminal and the lease terms, including total costs, fees, and the option to purchase. The bill also mandates that the lease and any associated service agreement be in the lessee's primary language and in a readable font size. Additionally, it grants lessees a 45-day cancellation period and prohibits certain practices, such as collecting taxes not actually imposed. Violations are deemed deceptive acts subject to penalties under existing law. The bill also authorizes the state Attorney General to promulgate any necessary rules or regulations.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (on 01/10/2022)

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