New York Cracks Down on Etch

Friday, May 8, 2009

On Wednesday, the New York City Council approved legislation regulating sales on etch. The legislation requires merchants who sell etching acid to keep purchasers’ personal information for a year. It also prohibits businesses from allowing people under the age of 21 to purchase etch. The legislation will also fine store owners who fail to take down a buyer’s name, address, type of identification, amount of acid bought and the date of purchases. Read the full article here.