The bill amends section 403.7192 of the Florida Statutes to establish new requirements for battery manufacturers and marketers regarding the sale of products powered by specific types of batteries, including lithium, medium-format, portable, and primary batteries. It introduces definitions for these battery types, specifying weight and capacity criteria for medium-format and portable batteries. The bill also redesignates existing paragraphs within the section and adds new definitions to clarify the types of batteries covered under the law.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that cell manufacturers or marketers are prohibited from selling consumer or nonconsumer products powered by the specified batteries unless certain conditions are met. These conditions include the ability for consumers to easily remove the battery, proper labeling with recycling symbols, and instructions for proper disposal or recycling of the batteries. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.