NJ A865

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs must develop a disclosure statement for prospective purchasers of lithium-ion battery electric vehicles covering environmental impacts of lithium extraction, scarcity of known lithium reserves, and the source of lithium in the specific vehicle battery being sold.

All businesses selling lithium-ion powered vehicles in New Jersey must present the disclosure statement to each purchaser and obtain a signed affirmation of receipt.

Violations carry civil penalties of $150 for a first offense and $300 for subsequent violations, enforceable through the Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999.

The act takes effect on the first day of the thirteenth month following enactment, allowing approximately one year for implementation.