Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection subject files
Series Number
L0210
Summary
These files document consumer issues and products addressed during the committee's efforts to investigate and develop legislation relating to matters of consumer protection. Included are correspondence; memorandums; research reports; press clippings; draft legislation; background materials; administrative material; annual reports; and consumer affairs guides. Topics include item pricing; "lemon laws"; standardized packaging; smokeless tobacco; cable television; the Uniform Commercial Code and food labeling; car rentals and auto leasing; health club contracts; direct mail marketing; credit card fraud; toxic art supplies; and hazardous substances.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection hearing files
Series Number
L0209
Summary
This series consist of transcripts of testimony, statements, and background information on consumer-related issues bearing on hearings conducted by the committee. Also included are annual legislative summaries and committee reports. Files concern hearings on food labeling; warranties and automobile "lemon laws"; home improvement contracts; pricing, especially of gasoline; purchasing; product quality; the funeral industry; hearing aids; advertising and children; and cable television.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.