Suffolk County, NY Article III Truth-in-Selling Statement for Motorized Scooters

[Adopted 12-17-2002 by L.L. No. 5-2003 (Ch. 221, Art. III, of the 1985 Code)]

§ 319-17 Legislative intent.

A. This Legislature hereby finds and determines that Introductory Resolution No. 1946-2002, "A Local Law to Prohibit Operation of Motorized Scooters in Suffolk County," restricts the use of motorized scooters in public in Suffolk County.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: See Art. II of this chapter.

B. This Legislature further finds and determines that more effective implementation and enforcement of that law will require greater public knowledge and awareness as to the impact of the restrictions on where motorized scooters can be used and operated.

C. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to require notification to prospective purchasers of motorized scooters as to the operational restrictions at the time of purchase.

§ 319-18 Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

MOTORIZED SCOOTER

A skateboard or like device with two or more wheels and an upright steering mechanism attached to the front wheel or wheels, upon which a person or persons may ride propelled by other than muscular power, except that it shall not include an electrically driven mobility assistance device or wheelchair as those devices are defined in § 130-a of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, nor shall it include any low-speed vehicle as such is defined in § 121-f of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law.

PERSON

An individual, corporation, unincorporated association, proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, joint-stock association, or other entity or business organization of any kind.

§ 319-19 Disclosure requirement.

Any person who sells or offers for sale a motorized scooter to any person within the County of Suffolk for compensation shall disclose, in writing, the restrictions set forth in Article II, Motorized Scooters, of this chapter by conspicuously posting a statement of these restrictions at each point of sale (all capital letters not less than two inches in height on a contrasting background) and by providing a written copy of such restrictions to each such person who actually purchases a motorized scooter.

§ 319-20 Penalties for offenses.

A. Any intentional violation of any provision of this article shall constitute an unclassified misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500.

B. Each and every subsequent violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

§ 319-21 Applicability.

This article shall apply to all actions occurring on or after the effective date of this article.