§ 382-a. Brake linings. 1. It shall be unlawful on and after January
first, nineteen hundred sixty-six to sell, offer for sale or distribute
brake linings for use on motor vehicles unless they are of a type and
specification approved by the commissioner. The commissioner is hereby
authorized and empowered to adopt and amend regulations governing types
and specifications of brake linings that comply with approved standards
and shall establish and maintain an approved list of brake linings
fulfilling the specifications as established herein.

2. Any person who sells, offers for sale, distributes or keeps brake
linings in violation of any of the provisions of this section shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor.