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- Referred to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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Provides for listing cost of items on a menu in any place where food is served, prepared or sold to general public
In Assembly Committee · Consumer Affairs And Protection · Sponsor William Colton
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to prices on menus
Purpose or general idea of bill
Provides for listing cost of items on a menu in any place where food is served, prepared, or sold to the general public.
Summary of specific provisions
This legislation.amends the general business law by adding a new §396-rrr, regarding menu pricing. This act would require the listing of prices for each and every item set forth on the menu except for the price of seasonal or special order items. Menu pricing would be required in any place where food is prepared, sold or served for and to the general public.
Justification
There have been instances where restaurants do not list their prices for particular items (i.e. beverages). This legislation requires that all items on the menu have their price listed, avoiding any unintended or misunderstood charges.
Prior legislative history
2008 - A.2739/Consumer Affairs, S.1191/Consumer Protection 2007 - A.2739/Consumer Affairs, S.1191/Consumer Protection 2004 - A.5455/Consumer Affairs, S.3529/Consumer Protection 2003 - A.5455/Consumer Affairs, S.3529/Consumer Protection
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect one year after it shall have become law.
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