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New York · Through 2026-09-11

N.Y. General Business Law § 217: Definitions

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  1. General Business Law
  2. Article 12-B. Online Retailers and Mercantile Establishments

§ 217. Definitions. As used in this article, the following words and

phrases shall have the following meanings:

1. "Retail mercantile establishment" shall mean a place where goods,

wares or merchandise are offered to the public for sale.

2. "Restocking fee" shall mean any amount charged by a seller for

accepting returned merchandise and paying a refund or credit.

3. "Online retailer" shall mean a seller of goods, wares or

merchandise, primarily for personal, family or household purposes,

excluding used goods, who offers to consumers in New York such items for

sale online through a website, mobile application or other online

platform. "Online retailer" shall not include an online marketplace

where such marketplace is not the seller.

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