Bill > HB0134

This bill amends Utah's mobile business definitions to clarify that a food cart can be pulled by an electric assisted bicycle (e-bike), which is a bicycle equipped with a small electric motor to assist with pedaling. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing legal definition of "food cart" to explicitly include carts that are pulled by e-bikes, while maintaining the existing requirement that food carts are not motorized and are used by vendors standing outside the cart to prepare, sell, or serve food or beverages for immediate consumption. The bill provides context by defining an e-bike through reference to another section of Utah code and ensures that food carts pulled by e-bikes are still considered non-motorized vehicles. The amendment appears intended to provide more flexibility for food cart operators by allowing them to use e-bikes to transport their carts, potentially making food cart operations more convenient and efficient. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, giving businesses and regulators time to prepare for the change.

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