16 CFR 1203.51

§ 1203.51 Purpose and basis.

United States · 16 CFR — Commercial Practices · Status: effective

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Citation: 16 CFR 1203.51, § 1203.51 Purpose and basis, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/65484
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The purpose and basis of this subpart is to protect bicyclists from head injuries by ensuring that bicycle helmets comply with the requirements of appropriate existing voluntary standards, as provided in 15 U.S.C. 6004(a).

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.