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)
- 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)
- Rules and Regulations Regarding Unfair Trade Practices
*See Licensing/Registrations for other Rules and Regulations.
Contact Us
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John Capece
Commissioner
240 Old Country Rd
3rd Floor
Mineola, New York 11501
Directions
(516) 571-2600
Contact Form
Taxi & Limousine Division
(516) 571-2467Weights & Measures Division
(516) 571-3200Hours:
Front Desk: 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 staff member. Thank you for your patience.
ALERTS:
A HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR and other LICENSE LOOKUP/SEARCH
FINGERPRINTING
- All Licensed Home Improvement Contractors must be fingerprinted.
- Fingerprinting is done at IDENTOGO, not at a police station.
- Fingerprinting receipts are not required.
RRP LEAD CERTIFICATION
- All Eyes on Safety Training RRP Lead Certificates will not be accepted. Consumer Affairs will only accept RRP Certificates issued by an EPA Accredited Training Program in accordance with 40 CFR Part 745.225.
SECOND-HAND PRECIOUS METAL AND GEM DEALERS
- Consumer Affairs is no longer issuing Second-Hand Precious Metal and Gem Dealer licenses.
- Please check with your local municipality for licensing requirements.