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Hackensack adopts ordinance restricting sale and storage of second‑use lithium‑ion batteries
Summary
The City Council adopted an ordinance adding a fire prevention section to restrict sale and private use of second‑use lithium‑ion batteries and to set guidelines for sellers and storage; adoption was unanimous and no public speakers addressed the ordinance at its hearing.
The Hackensack City Council passed Ordinance 37‑2025 on Aug. 11, adding a new Fire Prevention code section (88‑13) that restricts the sale and private use of second‑use lithium‑ion batteries and sets storage and seller requirements.
The ordinance was presented as a public‑safety measure by city staff and published according to law before a public hearing. No members of the public spoke on the ordinance during the hearing. After a motion to adopt, the council voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance via Resolution 362‑25.
City officials said the code addition addresses safety and storage standards for rechargeable lithium‑ion batteries and powered mobility devices, seeking to reduce fire risks tied to improper sale or storage of reused cells. The ordinance text in the meeting record establishes prohibitions on the sale and private use of certain second‑use batteries and provides compliance guidance for sellers and users.
Adoption details: the council closed the public hearing, moved to adopt Resolution 362‑25 and recorded unanimous “aye” votes. The ordinance will take effect as specified in the ordinance language and be enforced through the city’s fire prevention code.
