New York § 862 - 862Recision and other penalties

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 862 — 862Recision and other penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 862. 862Recision and other penalties

§ 862. Recision and other penalties. If a merchant fails to comply with the disclosure provisions of section eight hundred fifty-seven of this article, the transferee may rescind the transaction. In addition, where the merchant has made knowingly false statements to a transferee, the transferee may recover actual damages, if any, and a penalty in the sum of two hundred fifty dollars. The remedies provided in this section are in addition to other remedies available by law.

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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 862 cover?

Section 862 ("862Recision and other penalties") 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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