§ 38-1. Definitions.
(a) In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b) Dockless vehicle.
"Dockless vehicle" means a bicycle, e-bike, e-scooter, or any other vehicle type approved by the Director and not otherwise defined in this subtitle that does not require the construction of a special docking location for its use.
(c) Dockless vehicle for hire.
"Dockless vehicle for hire" means a dockless vehicle available for short-term rental by a provider for the purpose of providing individual transportation on a public right-of-way.
(d) E-bike.
(1) In general.
"E-bike" means a device designed and equipped with:
(i) an electric motor for self-propulsion;
(ii) 2 tandem wheels, either of which is more than 20 inches in diameter; and
(iii) a locking device to either lock itself or lock to existing structures.
(2) Exclusions.
"E-bike" does not include:
(i) a motorcycle;
(ii) a motor vehicle;
(iii) a public transportation vehicle;
(iv) a dirt bike as defined in Article 19, § 40-1(c) {"Definitions – Dirt bike"}; or
(v) a minibike as defined in Article 19, § 40-1(d) {"Definitions – Minibike"}.
(e) E-scooter.
(1) In general.
"E-scooter" means a device designed and equipped with:
(i) an electric motor for self-propulsion;
(ii) 2 wheels below a platform on which a user can stand upright to operate and control the vehicle; and
(iii) a locking device to either lock itself or lock to existing structures.
(2) Exclusions.
"E-scooter" does not include:
(i) a motorcycle;
(ii) a motor vehicle;
(iii) a public transportation vehicle;
(iv) a dirt bike as defined in Article 19, § 40-1(c) {"Definitions – Dirt bike"};
(v) a minibike as defined in Article 19, § 40-1(d) {"Definitions – Minibike"}; or
(vi) an electronic personal assisted device.
(f) Enforcement officer.
"Enforcement officer" has the meaning stated in City Code Article 1, § 41-1(c).
(g) Provider.
"Provider" means any person that provides dockless vehicles for hire.
(h) Program.
"Program" means the Dockless Vehicle Program established pursuant to this subtitle.
(i) User.
"User" means any individual who operates a dockless vehicle.