Prohibits the sale of bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters unless they are equipped with a fireproof battery container for the safe storage of the battery used as the principal electric power source.
Prohibits the sale of bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters unless they are equipped with a fireproof battery container for the safe storage of the battery used as the principal electric power source.
Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.
Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.
Sets requirements for the sale, lease, and rental of powered bicycles, powered mobility devices, and storage batteries for such devices; provides for penalties for the violation thereof.
Authorizes the use of class one bicycles with electric assist on certain preserves, parks, and other state lands that the department of environmental conservation has authorized the use of bicycles without electric assist; provides that such class one e-bikes be authorized for such use in the same locations and manner as such bicycles without electric assist are authorized to be used.