New York § 188 - 188Service charge based on quantity
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 188 — 188Service charge based on quantity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 188. 188Service charge based on quantity
§ 188. Service charge based on quantity. No person shall impose a service charge which is based upon quantity in excess of the actual quantity of any commodity or article serviced. Nothing in this provision, however, shall prohibit the person or persons rendering the service from establishing a minimum charge therefor; such minimum charge to apply to all quantities up to and including a fixed limit regardless of the actual weight or measure of the commodity involved. In the event of the establishment of a minimum charge, the dispenser of the service shall inform the person receiving the service, by advertisement or otherwise, of the terms of such minimum charge.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 188
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 188 cover?
Section 188 ("188Service charge based on quantity") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 188?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 188" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New York law?
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