N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 385-a

§ 385-a. Registration of sellers of used bedding. 1. Every person\nengaged in the sale of used bedding, including any mattress or boxspring\nwhich in its entirety is used and not repaired or renovated, shall file\na notice with the department of state which: (a) states such person's\nname and address; and (b) affirms that such used bedding has been\nsanitized in accordance with the standards established in regulation by\nthe department of state in consultation with the department of health.\n 2. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a person selling\nused bedding in a private sale from his or her home directly to the\nconsumer.\n 3. Each registration shall expire one year from the date of issue.\n