Bill > A01169

This bill amends the New York General Business Law to prohibit the sale or promotional distribution of machetes to individuals under 18 years old, similar to existing restrictions on utility knives, box cutters, and box cart cutters. The bill defines a machete as a large heavy knife with a broad blade, primarily used for cutting brush or vegetation. The legislation allows for temporary transfers of machetes by employers to employees under 18, but only on the employer's premises and during work hours. Violators can be subject to a civil penalty of up to $500, and the law does not prevent local jurisdictions from enacting additional regulations that are consistent with the state law. The bill aims to restrict minors' access to potentially dangerous cutting tools and provides a clear legal framework for selling and distributing machetes, with the goal of enhancing public safety.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1169