New York § 582 - 582Unlawful advertisement
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 582 — 582Unlawful advertisement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 582. 582Unlawful advertisement
§ 582. Unlawful advertisement. It shall be unlawful for any person to advertise or hold out by any means that the sale of any goods, wares or merchandise to the public is a "closing out sale," "a sale of goods damaged by fire, smoke or water," or a "defunct business sale," unless a license is first obtained to conduct such a sale from the licensing authority of the appropriate city, town or village in which such sale is to be held.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 582
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 582 cover?
Section 582 ("582Unlawful advertisement") 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 § 582?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 582" (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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