2013 New York Consolidated Laws
GBS - General Business
Article 26 - (390 - 399-ZZZ) MISCELLANEOUS
391-I - Sale of urea-formaldehyde foam insulation; notice.

 
    §  391-i.  Sale  of  urea-formaldehyde foam insulation; notice. 1.  As
  used in this section, the term "urea-formaldehyde foam insulation" shall
  mean urea-formaldehyde based, foamed-in-place insulation.
    2.  Any  person,  firm  or  corporation  which   sells   or   installs
  urea-formaldehyde  foam  insulation  shall  give  written  notice to the
  purchaser of such insulation or the owner of the building  wherein  such
  insulation is installed, stating as follows:
    "This insulation is urea-formaldehyde based and may emit formaldehyde.
  After installation of this product, some people have experienced adverse
  physical effects from formaldehyde emissions, including unpleasant odor,
  watery  eyes,  and  nose and throat irritations. These conditions may be
  alleviated by introducing fresh  air  into  the  building.  Exposure  to
  urea-formaldehyde  foam  insulation  is  not recommended for persons who
  have been previously sensitized to formaldehyde, or who have  a  history
  of  respiratory  problems.    Urea-formaldehyde  foam  insulation is not
  recommended for use in attics, below grade or wall cavities deeper  than
  six  inches.    Urea-formaldehyde  foam  is  not  recommended unless the
  outside vertical walls have an air source.
                  YOU MAY CANCEL THIS SALE WITHIN THREE DAYS
 
  To cancel the sale, you must  notify  the  company  in  writing  anytime
  before  midnight  of the third business day after the contract date.  No
  explanation is necessary for cancellation."
    3. Such notice shall be printed or written in a size equal to at least
  ten point type and be placed at the beginning of any sales contract.
    4.  Violation of this section shall be punishable by a  civil  penalty
  of not more than two hundred fifty dollars for the first offense and not
  more than one thousand dollars for each subsequent offense.