New York General Business Law Article 29-H (Debt Collection Procedures)
Establishes procedures for certain debt collection activities, aiming to prevent harassment and abuse by debt collectors.
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New York Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 - Eviction Notice Periods
Mandates specific notice periods before an eviction case can proceed and sets rules for warrant execution.
New York Meal Period Law (Non-Factory Workers)
Non-factory employees working over 6 hours covering noonday must get 30 minutes. Additional 20 minutes for specific long shifts.
New York Meal Period Law (Factory Workers)
Factory employees must receive a 60-minute noonday meal break, plus an additional 20 minutes for specific long shifts.
New York Leandra's Law (Child Endangerment in DWI)
Driving while intoxicated or impaired with a child under 16 in the vehicle is a felony offense in New York.
New York City Health Code Section 161.05
In New York City, dogs must be on a leash no more than six feet long in public places, except in designated off-leash areas during specific hours.
NY Environmental Conservation Law § 11-0512
New York State prohibits the possession, sale, or transport of 'wild animals' as pets, including big cats, venomous reptiles, and primates.
NYC Health Code § 161.03
All dogs in New York City must be licensed with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the license tag must be attached to the dog's collar when in public.
New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL)
Prohibits discrimination in employment and extends protections to all employers regardless of size, specifically strengthening laws against sexual harassment.
New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL)
One of the most powerful anti-discrimination laws in the country, offering protections in NYC that exceed both State and Federal standards.
New York Labor Law Section 201-g
Mandates that every employer in NY State must adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy and provide annual training for all employees.
New York Consumer Credit Fairness Act
Reduced the statute of limitations for debt collection lawsuits from six years to three years.
New York State Bag Waste Reduction Act
Prohibits all persons required to collect New York State sales tax from providing plastic carryout bags to customers, with specific exemptions for produce or pharmacy bags.
Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law
Businesses generating an average of 2 tons of food scraps per week must donate excess edible food and recycle all remaining scraps if a recycler is within 25 miles.
Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) Program
Regulates any facility with a combined petroleum storage capacity of more than 1,100 gallons, requiring registration, leak detection, and secondary containment.
Distributed Generation Sources (Part 222)
Sets emission limits for Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) for small-scale power generators (often used by businesses for demand response or backup) located in the NYC metropolitan area.
Advanced Clean Cars II (Part 218)
Mandates that all new passenger cars and light-duty trucks sold in NY be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2035, affecting small business fleet purchasing.
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
Prohibits harassment, discrimination, and bullying (including cyberbullying) by employees or students on school property or at school functions.
New York General Business Law § 349 (Deceptive Acts and Practices)
Prohibits deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any business, trade, or commerce in New York State.
New York Price Gouging Law (General Business Law § 396-r)
Prohibits excessive price increases for essential consumer goods and services during abnormal disruptions of the market, such as emergencies.
New York New Car Lemon Law
Provides remedies for consumers who purchase or lease new vehicles that turn out to be substantially defective and cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts.
NY Agriculture and Markets Law § 121
Owners are held liable for damages if their dog is found 'dangerous' after attacking a person or another domestic animal.
New York Distracted Driving Law
Drivers are prohibited from using handheld mobile telephones or portable electronic devices to talk, text, or view images while the vehicle is in motion.
New York Paid Family Leave (PFL)
Provides New York employees with job-protected, paid time off to bond with a new child, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or assist when a family member is deployed abroad.
New York Move Over Law
Drivers must slow down and move to another lane when approaching stationary emergency vehicles, hazard vehicles, or any vehicle displayed with warning lights on the side of the road.
New York Prohibition on Handheld Device Use
Drivers are prohibited from holding a mobile telephone or portable electronic device while the vehicle is in motion.