* § 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