New York § 458-E - 458-EAdvance fees prohibited

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 458-E — 458-EAdvance fees prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 458-E. 458-EAdvance fees prohibited

§ 458-e. Advance fees prohibited. It is hereby declared to be an unfair and deceptive trade practice and unlawful for a credit services business to receive or collect from a consumer any fee in advance of the performance of those services specified in the contract as required by section four hundred fifty-eight-f of this chapter.

Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 458-E

What does New York Consolidated Laws § 458-E cover?

Section 458-E ("458-EAdvance fees prohibited") 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 § 458-E?

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Is this the official text of New York law?

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