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IMPORTANT LEAD LAW UPDATE |
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| Features | Monday, 09 March 2009 08:07 | |
| Location: Columbia, South Carolina | |
Lead Ban Law
Upon reading the following story sent to us by Sherri Cannon (mother to Mini O’s 65cc champion Cameron Cannon) I immediately began to search out some sort of inspirational quote to somehow capture just how much of an impact this small group of concerned enthusiasts from
"All change is not growth, as all movement is not forward."
Change is possible, but this time let’s us, the motocross community, take it upon ourselves to ensure that it is the type of change needed. The types of change that will help grow our sport. Take this not as a story to reflect on while you sit and do nothing, but more as an inspiration for you to go out and make an impact. The motocross community has been challenged, now it’s up to each and every one of us to do our part to protect our sport. Do not assume other entities are handling this problem. Get out there and do something. Make a difference and help save our sport.
Enter Sherri Cannon:
A meeting was held on 
An open discussion with McMaster was held to try to “educate” him on the impact that this new law has on not only the kids not allowed to race, but also the businesses involved in South Carolina and nationwide with this sport (i.e., dirt bike dealers, parts dealers, clothing and riding apparel vendors, etc.). Fortunately, the Attorney General listened to our arguments and issued a Letter of Stay to this law for the state of
A special thanks needs to go to House Representative Eric Bedingfield for arranging this meeting with McMaster. He was instrumental in getting the attention of the SC Attorney General and thus getting the Letter of Stay for our state in an expedited manner. Also, another thanks goes out to Mr. Bedingfield for introducing Cameron Cannon and Micah Traynham, two dirt bike racers in attendance, to the House of Representatives in Session and making the CPSIA law known to them.
This is just a small step that a few racing families and representatives took at a state level to stop this new law. Every state needs to do the same thing with their Attorney General so that all the Attorney Generals and other state officials can fight this at the national level.
Please see below for a list of links you may follow to help make a change.
A very helpful forum thread to better inform those in need:
http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Call-to-Action-by-MX-Sports,377542
http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/When-you-call-your-senator,378471
To sign the petition to stop the law:
To contact your Senetor:
http://www.senate.gov/...ion/senators_cfm.cfm
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I think any gov official who really takes 5 minutes to look at the issue and how many people it is adversely affecting will understand that the act needs to be amended. I hope Henry is one of those officials and can set a precedent for other states' officials, but it's our job to make our elected officials do their jobs, so lets make sure they know what we want, after all, they work for us. I think this is a good step forward and a thank you is in order to Mrs. Cannon for her pursistance.
This is great news, however, the CPSC is in a position to uphold the law and might be at risk for litigation from groups such as Consumers Union, and Public Citizen. Additionally, the enforcement of the law is an issue and hopefully the Attorney General keeps his end of the bargain. The CPSC issued a stay of 12 months for testing and certification on January 30th according to "Overlawyered" written by Walter Olson. So, are you able to purchase bikes in South Carolina now?
