Int 0950-2023

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Section 10-157 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new subdivision l. to read as follows: l. A business using a bicycle for commercial purposes, notwithstanding that such bicycle may be provided by any of its bicycle operators, shall provide at its own expense to each bicycle operator operating such bicycle, a fireproof or fire-resistant container suitable for use during the charging of the removable storage battery used to power such motor-assisted bicycle. The requirement contained in this subdivision shall apply only to bicycles that are motor-assisted, which utilize a removable battery, and which are not charged entirely on the premises of such business. The fire department shall promulgate rules for determining whether a container is fireproof or fire resistant pursuant to this subdivision. Such businesses may not require any of its bicycle operators to provide such containers at such operator's expense. � 2. This local law takes effect 120 days after it becomes law. SES LS #11500 12/16/22 1 1