This bill amends section 403.7192 of the Florida Statutes to establish new definitions and regulations for battery manufacturers and marketers. It introduces definitions for "lithium battery," "medium-format battery," "portable battery," and "primary battery," specifying their weight and capacity requirements. The bill prohibits cell manufacturers or marketers from selling consumer or nonconsumer products powered by these types of batteries unless certain conditions are met, such as the ability for consumers to easily remove the battery or the inclusion of proper labeling regarding recycling.
Additionally, the bill revises existing language to replace the requirement that manufacturers "shall" not sell these products with "may" not sell them, indicating a shift in the enforcement of this regulation. It also updates labeling requirements to include "Li" for lithium batteries alongside existing symbols for other battery types. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.