Provides for the sale of salvaged airbags; allows for the sale of non-deployed recycled airbags in New York, provided that such airbags meet required safety standards.
Impact
The most notable impact of AB A08379 is the creation of a controlled framework for the sale of recycled airbags. Under this legislation, vehicle dismantlers will be required to conduct thorough inspections of the airbags and provide buyers with written certifications that guarantee the airbags' condition and origins. This change aims to improve safety in the automotive industry by helping to eliminate the sale of potentially dangerous and defective airbags in the market, thereby enhancing overall public safety.
Summary
Assembly Bill A08379 seeks to amend the New York vehicle and traffic law to permit the sale of non-deployed recycled airbags. This bill introduces specific regulations ensuring that such airbags meet stringent safety standards before they can be sold, thereby aiming to prevent unsafe practices in the automotive repair and parts market. The bill outlines the definition of a recycled airbag, which must be non-deployed original equipment removed from a salvaged vehicle and suitable for installation in another vehicle as a correct replacement part.
Contention
While the proponents argue that this bill will improve safety standards and protect consumers, there may be concerns regarding the feasibility of compliance for smaller vehicle dismantlers who may find the new requirements burdensome. Critics may argue about the implications this has on the availability and pricing of replacement parts, as compliance could lead to increased costs that are passed along to consumers. There might also be debates about the regulatory burden on businesses that could arise from these new legislation requirements.
Same As
Provides for the sale of salvaged airbags; allows for the sale of non-deployed recycled airbags in New York, provided that such airbags meet required safety standards.
Provides for the sale of salvaged airbags; allows for the sale of non-deployed recycled airbags in New York, provided that such airbags meet required safety standards.
Enacts the "Anthony Amoros law"; requires an automobile auctioneer, retail dealer or individual seller to disclose missing or non-functioning airbags in vehicles for sale.
Enacts the "Anthony Amoros law"; requires an automobile auctioneer, retail dealer or individual seller to disclose missing or non-functioning airbags in vehicles for sale.
Establishes a recycling program for containers of adult-use cannabis sold in New York; requires such containers to be made of at least fifty percent recycled materials.
Provides that an operational safety plan developed by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation shall require that any employee check in with the incident commander or safety officer for incident specific procedures prior to taking any action at the incident location; provides that when deployment occurs in coordination with one or more other entities, and the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation is not the lead response agency, the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that employees are provided with the incident specific operational safety plan developed by the lead agency and/or incident commander.
Provides that an operational safety plan developed by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation shall require that any employee check in with the incident commander or safety officer for incident specific procedures prior to taking any action at the incident location; provides that when deployment occurs in coordination with one or more other entities, and the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation is not the lead response agency, the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that employees are provided with the incident specific operational safety plan developed by the lead agency and/or incident commander.
Requires motor carriers that operate charter buses to have pre-trip safety briefings on the mandatory use of safety belts by passengers and fines for such violations.