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NY S09597

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/16/2022

Primary Sponsor

Liz Krueger

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits distribution, sale, or offering for sale of storage batteries for powered mobility devices (electric bicycles, scooters, and similar light electric vehicles) unless listed and labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory or approved organization with labeling disclosed on packaging.

  • First violation carries no civil penalty; subsequent violations within two years of the first violation subject the violator to civil penalties of up to $1,000.

  • Each failure to comply with labeling requirements for any one stock keeping unit (same brand name, quantity, retail price, and variety) constitutes a separate violation.

  • Takes effect on the ninetieth day after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Prohibits the sale of storage batteries for powered mobility devices unless such battery has been listed and labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory or other approved organization and such labeling is disclosed on the packaging for such battery; provides penalties for violations.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

11/16/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules11/16/2022

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