(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an electric assisted bicycle is subject to the provisions under this chapter for a bicycle.

(2) An individual may operate an electric assisted bicycle on a path or trail designated for the use of a bicycle.

(3) A local authority or state agency may adopt an ordinance or rule to regulate or restrict the use of an electric assisted bicycle, or a specific classification of an electric assisted bicycle, on a sidewalk, path, or trail within the jurisdiction of the local authority or state agency.

(4) An individual under 16 years of age may not operate a class 3 electric assisted bicycle.

(5) An individual under 14 years of age may not operate an electric assisted bicycle with the electric motor engaged on any public property, highway, path, or sidewalk unless the individual is under the direct supervision of the individual's parent or guardian.

(6) An individual under eight years of age may not operate an electric assisted bicycle with the electric motor engaged on any public property, highway, path, or sidewalk.

(7) The owner of an electric assisted bicycle may not authorize or knowingly permit an individual to operate an electric assisted bicycle in violation of this section.

(8) (a) Beginning January 1, 2017, each Utah-based manufacturer of an electric assisted bicycle and each distributor of an electric assisted bicycle in Utah shall permanently affix a label in a prominent location on the electric assisted bicycle. (b) Each manufacturer and each distributer shall ensure that the label is printed in Arial font, in 9-point type or larger, and includes the: (i) appropriate electric assisted bicycle classification number described in Section 41-6a-102; (ii) top assisted speed; and (iii) wattage of the motor.

(a) Beginning January 1, 2017, each Utah-based manufacturer of an electric assisted bicycle and each distributor of an electric assisted bicycle in Utah shall permanently affix a label in a prominent location on the electric assisted bicycle.

(b) Each manufacturer and each distributer shall ensure that the label is printed in Arial font, in 9-point type or larger, and includes the: (i) appropriate electric assisted bicycle classification number described in Section 41-6a-102; (ii) top assisted speed; and (iii) wattage of the motor.

(i) appropriate electric assisted bicycle classification number described in Section 41-6a-102;

(ii) top assisted speed; and

(iii) wattage of the motor.

(9) An individual who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.

(10) A class 2 electric assisted bicycle is subject to the restrictions of Section 41-6a-526.