New York S09704 amends the general business law to define portable temporary shelters and prohibit the manufacture or sale of tents containing highly.
New York S09704, known as the "no toxics tent act," amends the general business law to redefine "portable temporary shelter" to include tents made of fabric or related materials where fifteen or more people may gather. This definition excludes tents designed for children's play, camping, backpacking, or mountaineering made entirely from synthetic fibers. The act prohibits the manufacture or sale of tents containing highly flammable materials. This act takes effect immediately.
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