Establishes protections related to compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits matters in New York.
New York S01176 amends the general business law to establish protections related to compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits matters. It prohibits individuals or entities from receiving compensation for such services, with exceptions for referrals and services rendered before a federal notice of disagreement is filed. It mandates written agreements detailing service terms and requires clear disclosures in advertisements. Violations are classified as misdemeanors with potential fines and imprisonment. The act takes effect immediately.
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