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History
- Print number 3798a
- Amend and recommit to agriculture
- Referred to agriculture
- Referred to agriculture
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Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law and the executive law, in relation to protecting consumers from price gouging and product tampering of gasoline
Purpose
To discourage gasoline price gouging and product tampering by facilitating consumer complaints.
Summary of provisions
Requires signs to be posted at gasoline stations for consumers to contact the department of state regarding price or product problems. The department of state is directed to establish a toll free number for receiving complaints related to the retail sale of motor fuel.
Existing law
Gasoline stations are not currently subject to this requirement. The department of state is not currently required to maintain a toll free number related to the retail sale of motor fuel.
Justification
Consumers should know they have rights with regard to gas prices and products. It is especially compelling to keep such businesses honest in today's rebounding economy.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None
Local fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect April 1, 2017; the department of state shall establish the toll free number by January 1, 2017.
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