This bill mandates that the electrical systems of low-speed electric bicycles, powered mobility devices, and their associated storage batteries must be tested by an accredited laboratory for compliance with specific Underwriters Laboratories standards before they can be sold, leased, rented, or otherwise distributed to consumers. The bill specifies that confirmation of this testing must be displayed through a logo, wordmark, or name of the accredited laboratory on either the packaging or documentation provided to the consumer, or directly affixed to the product itself. Additionally, it allows for exceptions for second-hand sales where such products do not include packaging or documentation.
Violations of this bill's provisions will result in a written warning for the first offense, with subsequent offenses incurring penalties of up to $1,000 if they occur within two years of the first violation. The bill also outlines that each failure to comply with the testing and labeling requirements for individual stock keeping units constitutes a separate violation. The Department of Transportation is empowered to enforce these provisions through civil actions for injunctive relief. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of the eighth month following its enactment.