Political Action in Action

[kandrathe]

I suspect mini-bikes will be covered under the exemption for the inaccessability of their parts; I don't think it's reasonable to assume that children under 12 will be taking apart their engines. Likewise with batteries. Paint is perhaps another matter.

As for ordinary bicycles, they may have to replace parts which are over the lead limits, although I'm not sure that's such a terrible thing in the long run. However, invenntory is still a problem, and if the government is going to ban the sale of something, essentially retroactively, they should at least provide tax credits to compensate.

Another thing to watch out for in a year, I suppose. I think Congress is getting earfuls from enough industries that they're already in full retreat. (I'm certain they didn't plan to "advance" to this extent in the first place.)

On the paint angle, now might be a good time to invest in custom lead-free paint shops. <_<

-Jester

Lead in most paints and in ceramic glazes has already been pretty much outlawed.