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NJ A1527

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Gerard Scharfenberger

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Division of Consumer Affairs to develop a disclosure statement for electric vehicle purchasers about lithium ion batteries, including information on ecosystem impacts of lithium extraction, scarcity of lithium reserves, and the source of lithium in the specific vehicle battery

  • Mandates all businesses selling lithium ion battery-powered vehicles in New Jersey to present the disclosure statement to purchasers and obtain a signed affirmation of receipt

  • Imposes civil penalties of $150 for first violations and $300 for subsequent violations on businesses that fail to comply with disclosure requirements

  • Takes effect on the first day of the thirteenth month following enactment, allowing approximately one year for implementation

Legislative Description

Requires certain disclosures regarding lithium ion powered electric vehicles.

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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