No, New York Isn’t Forcing Lawn Mower Registration
Rest easy, New Yorkers, the state is staying off your lawn.
A hoax spreading online this week has some residents thinking they’ll be forced to register their mowers and haul them in for annual inspections just like a car.
The (misspelled) message said, “Starting in August 15, 2014 you have have (sic) your lawn mower safety inspected in New York. Any automotive service station currently licensed for motorcycle, car & truck safety inspections can inspect your mower. The NYS inspection fee is $10.00.”
It’s not true, officials in upstate New York counties say. So mow as you please. There’s no registration requirement, no $10 fee and no mandate that mowers must wear OSHA-approved safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes.
Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore says that with taxes in the state the way they are — New York is No. 1 in taxation — he doesn’t blame residents for falling for the hoax.
Also, he adds, “let’s just hope this spoof didn’t give anyone any ideas.”
This article appeared in print on page 4 of edition of Hamodia.
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