Prohibits the use of automated purchasing software to buy large quantities of goods for retail resale.

This bill amends the general business law to prohibit the use of automated purchasing software to buy large quantities of goods for the purpose of retail resale. It imposes civil penalties on entities that use such software, with fines ranging from $500 to $1,500 per violation. The bill also mandates that the consumer protection division of the department of state receive and forward complaints of violations to the attorney general. The attorney general has jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this section.

Prohibits the use of automated purchasing software to buy large quantities of goods for retail resale.

This bill amends the general business law to prohibit the use of automated purchasing software to buy large quantities of goods for the purpose of retail resale. It imposes civil penalties on entities that use such software, with fines ranging from $500 to $1,500 per violation. The bill also mandates that the consumer protection division of the department of state receive and forward complaints of violations to the attorney general. The attorney general has jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this section.