1. (a)

   1. (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, electric bicycles may be operated where bicycles are allowed to travel, including bike lanes.

   2. (2)

      1. (i) A local authority or State agency that has jurisdiction over a bicycle path may prohibit the operation of a Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycle on the bicycle path.

      2. (ii) A Class 3 electric bicycle may not be operated on a bicycle path unless:

         1. 1. The bicycle path is within or adjacent to a highway right-of-way; or
         2. 2. Allowed by a local authority or State agency with jurisdiction over the bicycle path.
      3. (iii) A local authority or State agency with jurisdiction over a trail may regulate the use of electric bicycles of any class on a trail designated as nonmotorized if the trail has a natural surface tread made by clearing and grading native soil with no added surfacing materials.

2. (b)

   1. (1) A person under the age of 16 years may not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle on a public highway.
   2. (2) A person under the age of 16 years may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.

Added by Acts 2019, c. 63, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019; Acts 2019, 64, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.