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What is NYC RCNY § 5-01?

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Consumer. "Consumer" means an individual who buys or leases consumer goods or services, and that individual's co-obligor or surety.

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§ 5-01 Definitions.

RCNY § 5-01

Consumer. "Consumer" means an individual who buys or leases consumer goods or services, and that individual's co-obligor or surety. Consumer goods and services. "Consumer goods and services" means goods or services (including credit) that are primarily for personal, household, or family purposes. Item. "Item" means goods and services. Legal name. "Legal name" means: (1) the true corporate name of a corporation; or (2) the name of at least one partner of a partnership; or (3) the name of at least one owner of a business that is not a corporation or a partnership. Seller. "Seller" means any individual or business that offers to sell or lease consumer goods or services. "Seller" includes manufacturers, wholesalers, and others who are responsible for any act or practice regulated by this code.

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