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NJ A3875
Bill
Status
2/27/2024
Primary Sponsor
James Kennedy
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale, lease, rental, or distribution of low-speed electric bicycles, powered mobility devices (like electric scooters), and their storage batteries unless electrical systems have been tested by an accredited laboratory for compliance with Underwriters Laboratories safety standards
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Requires confirmation of safety testing to be displayed via the testing laboratory's logo, wordmark, or name on packaging, documentation provided at purchase, or directly affixed to the device or battery
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Exempts second-hand sales of these devices and batteries from the labeling requirement if no packaging or printed documentation is included with the transaction
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Establishes penalties including a written warning for first offenses and fines up to $1,000 for each subsequent offense within two years, with each stock keeping unit constituting a separate violation
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Takes effect on the first day of the eighth month following enactment, with the Department of Transportation authorized to establish alternative safety standards in consultation with the Department of Law and Public Safety
Legislative Description
Requires testing of electrical systems of certain electric bicycles, powered mobility devices, and batteries prior to sale, rental, lease, or other distribution to consumers.
Consumer Affairs
Last Action
Reported and Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
3/4/2024