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§ 5-192 Content of Sign.
   (a)   Except as otherwise provided in subdivision b of this section, every dealer shall be required to post a sign which contains the following language:
      BOTTLE BILL OF RIGHTS
      IF you buy beer, soda or mineral water in New York State, you pay a deposit on each can or bottle. That gives you certain rights ...
      THE RIGHT to return your empties for refund to any dealer who sells the same brand, type and size, whether you bought the beverage from that dealer or not.
      THE RIGHT to get your deposit refund in cash, without proof of purchase.
      THE RIGHT to return your empties any day, any hour, except the first and last half-hour of the dealers' business day.
      THE RIGHT to return your containers if they are empty and intact. Washing containers is not required by law, but it is strongly recommended to maintain sanitary conditions.
      The regulations of the New York State Returnable Beverage Container Act are enforced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Report any violation to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, (insert current address of Department)
      THE CITY OF NEW YORK, (insert name of current mayor), MAYOR Department of Sanitation, (insert name of current commissioner), Com- missioner Department of Consumer Affairs, (insert name of current commissioner), Commissioner
This notice is required to be posted pursuant to Local Law 25 of the Laws of 1985, enacted by the NYC Council.
   (b)   A sign shall be in compliance with this section if it contains the language specified in subdivision a except that it still includes the name of a former mayor or commissioner in lieu of the current mayor or commissioner.