Labs accredited as National Recognized Test Lab designated by OSHA and with UL 2849, UL 2272, and UL 2271 in the scope of their recognition can test to the UL standard. With at least a half year to sell through existing non-certified inventory in the city, the question now is: What certified e-bikes will be available for retailers and consumers when the grace period ends? The legislation cleared the Council on a vote of 45:1. If he vetoes it, which is unlikely, the Council can override it with a two-thirds vote. If Adams doesn’t sign the legislation, it automatically becomes local law after 30 days. “As our members transition to this new safety standard, PeopleForBikes will continue to support them by advocating for measured approaches to broader adoption of UL 2849 to help minimize the impacts of this disruptive change.” market,” PeopleForBikes Counsel Matt Moore said in a press release Thursday. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that going forward, UL 2849 will be the testing standard that regulators and others look to for the drive systems powering electric bicycles sold in the U.S. “It is clear from our recent conversations in New York City and with the U.S. Industry group PeopleForBikes also supports the city law, although the group previously advocated for the adoption of a narrower UL standard than the UL 2849 standard the city legislation requires. It's the right thing." Mason sent a letter to NBDA members on Friday in support of the law. It will allow growth in the category while keeping people safe. I know this is going to create a hardship for our retailers, but (the regulation) is in the best interest of the future of e-bikes. "I'm telling dealers to adjust their inventory.
"So that's like six months," Mason said Friday. The legislation also bans the sale of used or re-built batteries. After that, city officials can fine retailers up to $1,000 per SKU for selling e-bikes or batteries that don't meet the relevant UL standard. Mason, the president of the National Bicycle Dealers Association, notes that the legislation - which passed the City Council Thursday and is expected to be signed into law by Mayor Eric Adams - allows 180 days after enactment before it is enforced.
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