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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. In each mercantile establishment in this state where air rifles or air guns are sold, a notice must be posted in a conspicuous place, and in close proximity to any air rifle or air gun displayed for sale, that in legible format states: “ Except under supervision at a shooting range or for hunting pursuant to license, Section 265.05 of the New York State Penal Law makes it unlawful for any person under the age of sixteen years to possess an air rifle or air gun.”
2. Any violation of this section shall be punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed one hundred dollars.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, General Business Law - GBS § 399-s. Posting of notice when air rifles or guns are sold - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/general-business-law/gbs-sect-399-s/
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