BY JEFF CHUDZINSKINorth Country This Week

Gun dealers in New York State will have to post more warning signs in their shops after the New York Senate and Assembly passed new legislation as the legislative session ended.

Under the legislation, which is just pending a final signature from Governor Kathy Hochul, dealer must post a sign that details "how firearms significantly increases the risk of suicide, lethal domestic violence, or deadly accident to children.

According to the legislation, the sign must read “Access to a weapon or firearm in the home significantly increases the risk of suicide, death during domestic disputes, and/or unintentional deaths to children, household members and others. If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.”

According to the legislation, the signs must be posted by each entrance, by the point of sale where the transactions take place, as well as "at least one more in an additional area" by licensed dealers or gunsmiths.

Dealers must also go a step further, ensuring a copy of the warning is "displayed or delivered" to the buyer as well, the legislation reads.

If a dealer fails to post or provide warnings, fines of up to $1,000 can be issued along with a maximum of 15 days in jail.