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NY S07552

NY S07552
Provides that a person, firm, partnership, association, limited liability company, corporation, or other entity may sell or offer to sell a child restraint system if the retailer: (a) maintains in stock and prominently displays within the store, the child restraint alarms for sale that are compatible with such child restraint systems; and (b) posts a notice, in a conspicuous location which may be easily seen or reached by customers, in legible format, which states: "Heat stroke is the leading ca


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Introduced
01/24/2020
In Committee
01/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Provides that a person, firm, partnership, association, limited liability company, corporation, or other entity may sell or offer to sell a child restraint system if the retailer: (a) maintains in stock and prominently displays within the store, the child restraint alarms for sale that are compatible with such child restraint systems; and (b) posts a notice, in a conspicuous location which may be easily seen or reached by customers, in legible format, which states: "Heat stroke is the leading cause of non-car crash vehicular death in children under the age of 15. Child restraint alarms, when used properly, may help to prevent vehicular death of children."; defines terms; imposes a civil penalty.

AI Summary

This bill allows retailers to sell child restraint systems if they maintain in stock and prominently display compatible child restraint alarms, and post a notice about the dangers of heatstroke and how child restraint alarms can help prevent vehicular deaths of children. The bill defines key terms like "child restraint system" and "child restraint alarm," and imposes a civil penalty of up to $500 for each violation of these provisions.

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Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (on 01/24/2020)

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