A bill introduced in the New York Assembly, AB 9490, targets unlicensed body shops by making it illegal for them to purchase professional automotive refinishes. The bill prohibits suppliers from selling automotive refinish material labeled "for professional use only" unless the purchaser is considered a repair provider under state and local laws.
The bill's purpose is to prevent the use of hazardous materials by unauthorized individuals and also inhibit the operations of illegal shops, according to a legislative summary.
"Sales tax revenues previously lost due to repairs being performed by unregistered 'backyard' repair shops would be realized when those repairs are done at licensed and registered repair facilities," the summary states.
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Read a summary and the full text of AB 9490