Relates to online marketplace verification

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the General Business Law that obligates any website, app, or software that lets the public buy and sell goods or services to confirm the true identity of each participant. If a marketplace fails to do so, it faces a civil penalty of $500 for every sale that violates the rule. The measure aims to increase consumer safety and reduce fraud in online transactions.

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