N.Y. General Business Law § 696-a: Definitions

§ 696-a. Definitions. As used in this article unless the context

requires otherwise:

1. "Current net price" means the price listed in the supplier's

effective price list or catalogue, less any applicable trade and cash

discounts.

2. "Dealer" means any person selling or agreeing to sell primarily

equipment under an agreement with a supplier.

3. "Equipment" means vehicles and machinery and the accessories and

parts thereto which are designed to be used for farm and agricultural

purposes, lawn, garden, golf course, landscaping or grounds and

maintenance/utility activities, provided however that self-propelled

vehicles primarily for the transportation of persons or property on a

street or highway are specifically excluded.

4. "Dealer agreement" means any agreement between a supplier and a

dealer by which the dealer is authorized to engage in the business of

the retail sale, lease and/or service of equipment in accordance with

methods and procedures prescribed by the supplier.

5. "Net cost" means the price the dealer paid to the supplier for the

equipment, less all applicable discounts allowed, plus the freight costs

from the supplier's location to the dealer's location.

6. "Supplier" means the manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor of the

equipment to be sold by the dealer.