New York Consolidated Laws, General Business Law - GBS § 217. Definitions

1.  “Retail mercantile establishment” shall mean a place where goods, wares or merchandise are offered to the public for sale.

2. “Restocking fee” shall mean any amount charged by a seller for accepting returned merchandise and paying a refund or credit.

3. “Online retailer” shall mean a seller of goods, wares or merchandise, primarily for personal, family or household purposes, excluding used goods, who offers to consumers in New York such items for sale online through a website, mobile application or other online platform.  “Online retailer” shall not include an online marketplace where such marketplace is not the seller.