For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ELECTRIC SKATEBOARD or ELECTRIC SCOOTER. A wheeled device that satisfies all of the following:
(1) Has a floorboard designed to be stood upon when riding that is no more than 60 inches long and 18 inches wide;
(2) Is designed to transport only one person at a time;
(3) Has an electrical propulsion system with power of no more than 2,500 watts and has a maximum speed on a paved level surface of not more than 25 miles per hour;
(4) Has handlebars and, in addition to having an electrical propulsion system with power of no more than 2,500 watts, may be designed to also be powered by human propulsion.
These terms may be used interchangeably for purposes of this chapter.
ELECTRIC SKATEBOARD COMPANY or ELECTRIC SCOOTER COMPANY. A person or entity that provides, or otherwise makes available to the public, one or more electric skateboards or electric scooters for use for payment.
OPERATING LICENSE. A written license issued by the City of Mt. Pleasant authorizing a licensee to operate an electric skateboard company or electric scooter company with the intent that the electric skateboards or electric scooters be operated within the city on the city's public rights-of-way.
(Ord. 1085, passed 10-10-22)