N.Y. GBS Law § 217
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Definitions
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§ 217. Definitions. As used in this article, the following words and\nphrases shall have the following meanings:\n 1. "Retail mercantile establishment" shall mean a place where goods,\nwares or merchandise are offered to the public for sale.\n 2. "Restocking fee" shall mean any amount charged by a seller for\naccepting returned merchandise and paying a refund or credit.\n 3. "Online retailer" shall mean a seller of goods, wares or\nmerchandise, primarily for personal, family or household purposes,\nexcluding used goods, who offers to consumers in New York such items for\nsale online through a website, mobile application or other online\nplatform. "Online retailer" shall not include an online marketplace\nwhere such marketplace is not the seller.\n
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