New York bill A05997 mandates that bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters must be sold with a fireproof battery container.

New York bill A05997 amends the general business law to require that bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters be sold with a fireproof battery container for safe battery storage. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services will establish the minimum specifications and performance standards for these containers. Violators face fines of $250 for a first offense and $500 for subsequent violations. The act takes effect immediately, with necessary rule amendments authorized to be completed by the effective date.

New York bill A05997 mandates that bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters must be sold with a fireproof battery container.

New York bill A05997 amends the general business law to require that bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters be sold with a fireproof battery container for safe battery storage. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services will establish the minimum specifications and performance standards for these containers. Violators face fines of $250 for a first offense and $500 for subsequent violations. The act takes effect immediately, with necessary rule amendments authorized to be completed by the effective date.