New York § 189 - 189Method of sale of commodities generally
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 189 — 189Method of sale of commodities generally, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 189. 189Method of sale of commodities generally
§ 189. Method of sale of commodities generally. All commodities, the method of sale of which is not prescribed by this chapter, shall be sold, or offered or exposed for sale by net weight, standard measure or numerical count pursuant to regulations promulgated by the commissioner. Such regulations may prescribe the method of sale for specific commodities or categories of commodities and may authorize a method of sale other than those prescribed in this section whenever the commissioner finds that such other method is appropriate and consistent with the interests of consumers.
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 189 cover?
Section 189 ("189Method of sale of commodities generally") 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.
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