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- Referred to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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BILL NUMBER:S1496
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring posting of method of payment pricing
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would add a new section 399-eee which will require a dealer engaging in method payment pricing with respect to motor fuel, to post such price differences, and require signage and selling prices be posted so as to be clearly visible to the driver. This subdivision would also require that any price differences due to payment directly to the attendant or at the pump be clearly posted. Subdivision 2 would authorize the Attorney General in the name of the people to recover remedies provided by law or to enjoin or restrain the continuance of such violations.
Purpose and justification
The practice of charging different prices based on method of payment is rampant in the motor fuel retail industry. Large signs advertising one price to consumers are often not the price consumers actually pay at the pump. New York State law requires that prices be attached to the pump itself, with specific sign requirements; however, such laws do not extend to large billboards commonly in use. In addition, current law does not require posting of price differences. Therefore, this bill would re quire gas stations to post accurate prices in a visible manner for all prices charged.
Existing law
New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (5 192) requires that any device used for the dispensing of motor fuel include a sign which states clearly the selling price per gallon of such motor fuel.
Prior legislative history
2013-14: S.6380 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect 90 days following enactment.
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