New York § 591 - 591Opening of a similar business
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 591 — 591Opening of a similar business, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 591. 591Opening of a similar business
§ 591. Opening of a similar business. Opening of a business similar to the one for which the sale, licensed pursuant to this article, was conducted, except the licensed "sale of goods damaged by fire, smoke or water," by the person, partnership, association, corporation, or partner of a partnership, officer of an association or principal stockholder of a corporation, who or which conducted the sale upon the same premises within a period of one year of the termination of the sale, shall constitute a violation of this article, and every day in which business is conducted within such period shall constitute a separate violation of this article.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 591
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 591 cover?
Section 591 ("591Opening of a similar business") 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 § 591?
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