The bill amends Section 31-19.3-5 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-19.3, which pertains to the "Regulation of Rental of Motorized Bicycles, Motor Scooters and Motorized Tricycles in New Shoreham." It authorizes the town council of New Shoreham to enact ordinances for the licensing, supervision, regulation, and control of the rental of these vehicles. The bill allows the town council to establish fees for licenses, limit the number of licenses and vehicles that can be rented, set rental hours, and require operators to have a valid license. Additionally, it mandates annual inspections and certification of the vehicles by state inspection facilities.

New insertions to the law include the authority for the town council to establish requirements for rider safety and competence training before operators leave the rental location, set limitations on tandem riding, mandate appropriate footwear for riders, and ensure proper helmet sizing and usage. The act is set to take effect upon passage, granting the town council immediate power to enhance safety measures for the rental of motorized bicycles, motor scooters, and motorized tricycles in New Shoreham.

Statutes affected:
2970  SUB A: 31-19.3-5
2970: 31-19.3-5