S.309

Prohibits sale of certain lithium-ion devices; establishes restrictions on sale, lease, or rental of certain bicycles and scooters; creates fire risk awareness campaigns.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S309 prohibits the sale of certain lithium-ion devices and establishes restrictions on the sale, lease, or rental of certain bicycles and.

New Jersey S309 makes it unlawful to assemble, recondition, or sell a lithium-ion battery using cells removed from used storage batteries. The bill also prohibits the sale, lease, or rental of a low-speed electric bicycle, motorized bicycle, low-speed electric scooter, motorized scooter, or storage battery unless certain standards concerning the storage battery and electrical system of the bicycle or scooter are met. Failure to comply with certain provisions will result in a written warning for the first violation, and a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for subsequent violations.

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Where it stands

Current
Transportation Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee