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| Can You See Me Now? When standing in a checkout line at a supermarket, store, gas station, or anywhere you may be using your credit card, be watchful of persons using a cell phone. |
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| Contact Information |
Albany County Phone: (518) 447-7581 |
Thomas Fitzpatrick,
Commissioner
Commodities Inspections
Commodities inspections ensure that all eligible stores adhere to New York State Agriculture and Markets Law prescribed commodities standards. Goods for sale are inspected to ensure that they meet advertised weight. Failure to comply with the law may result in fines.
| Date | Brand & Product | Violation | Total Fine | Payment & Date |
| 11/17/2009 | BIG BLUE BLUEBERRIES CIA INDUSTRIAL FROTIHURTCOLA S.A. |
Max. Allowable Varience | $1,800.00 | $0.00 |
| 11/17/2009 | ROSETTE ITALIAN COOKIES VILLA ITALIA |
Max. Allowable Varience | $800.00 | $0.00 |
| 11/17/2009 | ROSETTE ITALIAN COOKIES VILLA ITALIA |
Short Weight | $300.00 | $0.00 |
| 10/26/2009 | PUMPKIN PIE PRICE CHOPPER |
Max. Allowable Varience | $2,400.00 | $0.00 |
| 10/13/2009 | SWEET POTATOES NASH PRODUCE |
Max. Allowable Varience | $800.00 | $0.00 |
| 10/13/2009 | SWEET POTATOES NASH PRODUCE |
Short Weight | $250.00 | $0.00 |
| 10/8/2009 | ASSORTED 6PK CUPCAKES PRICE CHOPPER |
Max. Allowable Varience | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 11/6/2009 |
| 10/8/2009 | ASSORTED 6PK CUPCAKES PRICE CHOPPER |
Short Weight | $150.00 | $150.00 11/6/2009 |
| 9/29/2009 | ASSORTED WICKED WHOOPIE PIES ISOMAX SNACK INC |
Max. Allowable Varience | $2,200.00 | $2,200.00 10/19/2009 |
| 9/29/2009 | ASSORTED WICKED WHOOPIE PIES ISOMAX SNACK INC |
Short Weight | $50.00 | $50.00 10/19/2009 |
| 9/30/2009 | FRENCH BREAD PRICE CHOPPER |
Max. Allowable Varience | $2,400.00 | $0.00 |
Tip of the Month
| Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, ('Check 21') |
A new federal law effective October 28, 2004 means that you will no longer receive your original paper checks back from your bank with your monthly statement. Learn More » |
