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Laws Enforced by Consumer Affairs
County laws that protect consumers are generally enforced by the Office of Consumer Affairs with Jurisdiction for such enforcement provided for by the Nassau County Administrative Code or by the local law or ordinance.
Laws:
- Nassau County Administrative Code (PDF)
*See Sections 21-10.0 through 21-33.9 and 21.19 for laws relating to Consumer Affairs. - New York State Credit Card Surcharge Law
- Drop-side Cribs (Local Law 2-2010) (PDF)
- Snow Removal - Ordinance 20-2018 (PDF)
- Adult Material Law (Local Law 6- 2000) (PDF)
- ATM Law (Local Law 2-2005) (PDF)
- ATV Law (Local Law 14-2006) (PDF)
- Ban on Polystyrene Containers (Local Law 7-2019)
- Drop-Off-Bins (Local Law 3-2010 (PDF)
- Drycleaners and Laundromats Law (Local Law 17-2012) (PDF))
- Electronic or Home Appliance Repair Law (Local Law 14-2012) (PDF)
- Environmental Hazard Remediation (Local Law 13-2014) (PDF)
- Health Club Operator Law (PDF)
- Home Improvement – Nassau County Administrative Code (See Sections 21-10.0 through 21-11.16)
- Home Services Business Law (Local Law 16-2012) (PDF)
- Invasive Species Law (Local Law 24-2007) (PDF)
- Item Pricing and Pricing Accuracy (PDF)
- Locksmith Law (Local Law 19-2007) (PDF)
- Locksmith Law Amendments LL2-LL6 (Local Law 12-2014) (PDF)
- Perishable Foods (Local Law 7-1976) (PDF)
- Pet Dealers and Pet Stores Law (Local Law 11-2014) (PDF)
- Plastic Bag Reduction Law (Local Law 4-2008) (PDF))
- RAL & RAC Laws (Local Law 13- 2004) (PDF)
- Restaurant Special Law (Local Law 3-2009) (PDF)
- Sale of Flavored E-Cigarette..(Local Law 29-2019)
- Scrap Metal Processors, Vehicle Dismantlers and Junk Dealers Law (Local Law 15-2012) (PDF)
- Second-Hand Precious Metal and Gem Dealers Law (Local Law 21-2012) (PDF)
- Seizure Law for Home Improvement (Local Law 10-2004) (PDF)
- Tax Assessment Reduction Services (PDF)
- TLC Seizure Law (Ordinance 113-2005) (PDF)
- Storage Warehouses Law (Local Law 19-2012) (PDF)
- Unfair Trade Practices
- Video Game Law (Local Law 16-2006) (PDF)
Regulations:
- Auto Advertising Guidelines (PDF)
- Dry Cleaners and Laundromat Business Regulations (PDF)
- Electronic or Home Appliance Service Dealer Regulations (PDF)
- Environmental Hazard Remediation Regulations (PDF)
- Health Club Operator Regulation (PDF)
- Home Improvement Regulations (PDF)
- Home Services Business Regulations (PDF)
- Locksmith Business - Regulations (PDF)
- Pet Dealers & Pet Stores Regulations (PDF)
- Rules and Regulations Concerning Home Fuel Oil Sales, Delivery and Service Contracts(PDF)
- Scrap Metal Processors, Vehicle Dismantlers and Junk Dealers Regulations (PDF)
- Second Hand Precious Metals and Gem Dealers Regulations) (PDF)
- Storage Warehouse Operators Regulations (PDF)
- Tax Assessment Reduction Service (PDF)
- Unfair Trade Practices (PDF)
Contact Us
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The Front Desk of Consumer Affairs will be closed from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 for Staff Development.
John Capece
CommissionerDepartment of Consumer Affairs
240 Old Country Rd
3rd Floor
Mineola, New York 11501
(516) 571-2600
DirectionsTaxi & Limousine Division
(516) 571-2467Weights & Measures Division
(516) 571-3200Front Desk Hours: 9:00AM – 4:30PM
* Must be signed in by 4:15 P.M.During the lunch hours of 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M., there will be only one Front Desk representative available. Thank you for your patience.
*Smart Sprinkler System Reimbursement Program is Open
*See Consumer Resources for information on new NYS Credit Card Surcharge Law.
*EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024, ALL NEW HOME IMPROVEMENT LICENSE APPLICANTS MUST BE FINGERPRINTED FOLLOWING REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION.
*STARTING IN 2025, all current Home Improvement License Holders must be fingerprinted for RENEWALS.