California · Vehicle Code

VEH §21212.5: (a) A person shall not sell a class 3 electric bicycle to a person under 16 years of age.

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to sell a Class 3 electric bicycle to anyone under 16 years old. Violation is an infraction punishable by a fine up to $250.

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(a) A person shall not sell a class 3 electric bicycle to a person under 16 years of age. (b) A violation of this section is an infraction and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred and fifty dollars ($250).

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