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3 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to protecting consumers from price gouging and product tampering of gasoline
Purpose
A bill to amend the general business law, in relation to protecting consumers from price gouging and product tampering of gasoline.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Section 396-x of the general business law, as added by chapter 616 of the laws of 1984, is amended to read as follows: §396-x. Gasoline stations; air pumps, signage required. 1. Definition. As used in this section: "dealer" shall mean any person owning or operating a premise or facility with four or more gas dispensing nozzles for the retail sale of motor fuels for use in motor vehicles. 2. Any dealer must provide on the premises where motor fuel is sold at retail for use in motor vehicles a functioning motor driven air compressor capable of inflating automobile tires for use by customers during hours in which such station is open for business.
3. For the purpose of consumer complaints based on (i) overcharging for gasoline or (ii) product tampering of gasoline, all dealers must provide clear and conspicuous notice on consumer complaint contact information by causing signs to be posted at all service desks, gas dispensing areas and other appropriate areas as necessary which shall contain information, including, but not limited to, a telephone number and mailing address of the state consumer protection board.
Justification
With the consistent rise of gas prices there is an added need for consumers to feel they are still receiving an adequate product that has been priced at a fair market value and has not been physically tampered with. Consumers should know how and where to put in a complaint if they feel their rights have been violated and this information should be readily available to them at the place of purchase/service.
Prior legislative history
05/09/08 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
The thirtieth day after this act shall have become a law.
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