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 testing laboratory on either the packaging or documentation provided to the consumer, or directly affixed to the product itself. Additionally, it outlines that second-hand items are exempt from this requirement if they lack packaging or documentation at the time of distribution.
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 within a two-year period. The bill also allows for civil actions to be initiated by the Department of Transportation to enforce compliance. It is set to take effect on the first day of the eighth month following its enactment.