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- Referred to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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Requires rebates to be provided to consumer at the time of purchase
In Assembly Committee · Consumer Affairs And Protection · Sponsor William Boyland
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring rebates to be provided at the time of purchase
Purpose
Consumers often buy goods which have a rebate. Usually they have to fill out forms and mail them in to the manufacturer and then wait for a reply. This is not only an inconvenience but requires an additional outlay of time and money. Since the purpose of a rebate is to reduce the cost of the product, it should be awarded at the point of purchase.
Summary of provisions
Adds a new section, 391-q, to the General Business Law. It defines "rebate", requires the rebate to be provided at the time of purchase, and provides for a civil penalty of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 for each violation.
Justification
Consumers should not be required to wait an indeterminate period of time to receive rebates.
Legislative history
2003-04: S.6003/A.9682 No action. 2005-06: S.2267/A.4557 No action. 2007-08: S.2716/A.4922 Referred to Consumer Protection
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
The first of September next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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