§ 20-604 Notice as to repaired devices.

Every person engaged in the business of dealing in, trading in, selling, receiving or repairing condemned, rebuilt or used weighing or measuring devices, within five days after the making of a repair, or the sale and delivery of a repaired, rebuilt, or used weighing or measuring device, shall serve notice in writing on the commissioner giving the name and address of the person for whom such repair has been made, or to whom a repaired, rebuilt or used weighing or measuring device has been sold or delivered, and shall include a statement that such device has been so altered, rebuilt or repaired as to conform to the standard specifications and regulations of such department.

§ 20-605 Condemned devices; return of tags.

Any person who accepts weighing or measuring devices in trade for others shall remove the condemned tags from those devices which have been condemned by the department and which are intended for dismantling or destruction. Such tags shall be returned to the department within five days thereafter, with a statement describing the weighing or measuring device, giving the name and address of the person from whom it was received, and a statement to the effect that it has been dismantled or destroyed.

§ 20-606 Records.

   a.   Every person duly registered pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter shall maintain a book or register in which the following information shall be kept:

      1.   The name and address of every person for whom weighing or measuring devices are repaired;

      2.   The name and address of every person to whom a repaired, rebuilt, or used weighing or measuring device has been sold or delivered.

   b.   Such books shall be open for inspection at all reasonable times to any police officer, inspector or person duly authorized by the commissioner, or by any judge of the criminal court of the city of New York.

§ 20-607 Comparison of testing equipment.

All persons dealing in, trading in, selling, receiving or repairing condemned, rebuilt or used weighing or measuring devices, shall submit their testing equipment at least once a year, to the testing station of the department for comparison and calibration with the prime standards maintained by such department, after which the department shall issue to such person a statement or certificate of its findings.

§ 20-608 Violations.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this subchapter, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined a sum of not more than one hundred dollars for each offense, or by imprisonment not exceeding ten days, or by both, and, in the discretion of the commissioner, shall be liable to have his or her permit suspended, revoked or cancelled.

Subchapter 2: Powered Mobility Devices

Editor's note: Former Subchapter 2 (Charcoal) was repealed by L.L. 2021/080, 7/18/2021, eff. 11/15/2021. For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/080.

§ 20-609 Definitions .

For purposes of this subchapter, the following terms have the following meanings:

   Powered bicycle. The term "powered bicycle" means a bicycle with electric assist as defined in section 102-c of the vehicle and traffic law.

   Powered mobility device. The term "powered mobility device" means an electric scooter as defined in section 114-e of the vehicle and traffic law or successor provision or other personal mobility device powered by a lithium-ion or other storage battery. The term does not include powered bicycles, wheelchairs or other mobility devices designed for use by persons with disabilities, or any vehicle that is capable of being registered with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.

   Stock keeping unit. The term "stock keeping unit" means each group of items offered for sale of the same brand name, quantity of contents, retail price and variety.

(L.L. 2023/039, 3/20/2023, eff. 9/16/2023)

Editor's note: Former § 20-609 (Charcoal) was repealed by L.L. 2021/080, 7/18/2021, eff. 11/15/2021. For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/080.