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SB 836 Electric power-assisted bicycles.

Introduced by: John C. Watkins | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS ENACTED WITH GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION: (all summaries)

Electric power-assisted bicycles. Defines "electric power-assisted bicycle" and provides, generally, for its treatment as an ordinary bicycle, except that it is explicitly limited to speeds of no more than 25 miles per hour and is limited to unsupervised operation by persons at least 14 years old (with an allowance of operation by younger persons under the supervision of persons at least 18 years old). Batteries for electric power-assisted bicycles must be spill-proof, sealed, or gel batteries.


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