The bill amends section 403.7192 of the Florida Statutes to establish new definitions and requirements for battery manufacturers and marketers. It introduces definitions for "lithium battery," "medium-format battery," "portable battery," and "primary battery," specifying their characteristics based on weight and capacity. The bill prohibits cell manufacturers or marketers from selling consumer or nonconsumer products powered by these types of batteries unless they meet certain conditions, such as the ability for consumers to easily remove the battery or the inclusion of proper labeling and recycling instructions.
Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding the obligations of cell manufacturers or marketers, changing the requirement from "shall" to "may" in terms of selling products powered by the specified batteries. This change indicates a shift in the enforcement of these requirements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.