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NY Governor Signs Into Law Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Legislation

15 Jul 2024 | Abstracted from Bicycle Retailer

"...legislative package to enhance lithium-ion battery safety standards that includes recognizing EN and UL testing standards...Legislation S.7503-B/A.01910-B requires retailers of micromobility devices...to provide customers with an operating manual...requires micromobility devices, mopeds, and bicycles with electric assist to have a red tag attached to the charging cord which states to unplug when not in use...affix a notice on any bicycles with electric assist and micromobility devices that states to always yield to pedestrians and follow traffic laws."

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