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What is NYC RCNY § 5-116?

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(a) A retail store that seeks to rely on the exemption set forth in § 20-708.1(c)(15) of the Administrative Code from the item pricing requirement set forth in § 20-708.1(b) of the Administrative Code must provide price scanners for consumer use in accordance with this section. (b) A price scanner for consumer use must

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Effective: 9/25/2022

§ 5-116 Requirements for Price Scanners.

RCNY § 5-116

(a)A retail store that seeks to rely on the exemption set forth in § 20-708.1(c)(15) of the Administrative Code from the item pricing requirement set forth in § 20-708.1(b) of the Administrative Code must provide price scanners for consumer use in accordance with this section.

(b)A price scanner for consumer use must be located within 30 feet of any item sought to be exempted from item pricing in accordance with this section unless the requirements of subdivision c of this section are met.

(c)If a price scanner for consumer use is located more than 30 feet from an item sought to be exempted from item pricing in accordance with this section, a prominent and conspicuous sign must be posted within view of such item stating: "A Price Scanner for Customer Use to Check Prices is Located (location of price scanner)." (d) To comply with the requirements of this section, a retail store must have, at minimum, the number of price scanners set forth below, based on the number of checkout stations in such store. In no event does a retail store need more than 5 price scanners. Number ofCheckout Stations Number ofPrice Scanners1 - 314 - 526 - 738 - 9410 or more5 (Added City Record 8/26/2022, eff. 9/25/2022)

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