N.Y. General Business Law Section 217
Definition

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. * NB Effective until August 7, 2025 * § 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. * NB Effective August 7, 2025

Source: Section 217 — Definition, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/GBS/217 (updated May 16, 2025; accessed May 24, 2025).

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