The governing boards of municipal corporations may adopt local laws to regulate the use of bicycles, but such regulations shall not impose any charge that violates the 'free use' clause.
For Intro 606 to take effect, the city would have to go to Albany to get permission to preempt the 'free use' part of the statute, as it clearly states local laws cannot conflict with state laws.
Lawyer Daniel Flanzig criticized the council members, stating that they often write laws based on complaints without checking their legality or practicality.
State law treats all e-bikes similarly, and introducing a fee creates legal complications, as regulated by existing state laws regarding free use of bicycles.
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