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<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF <br />THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, THAT: <br /> <br />SECTION 1. The fmdings set forth are incorporated into the body of this <br />Ordinance as if fully set forth herein. <br /> <br />SECTION 2. That Chapter 70, Article 1 "In General", Section 70-1 "Definitions" <br />is hereby amended by adding the following definitions, to be included in proper <br />alphabetical sequence, and shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: <br /> <br />"Sec. 70-1. Defmitions. <br /> <br />Motor Assisted Scooter shall have the same meaning assigned by Texas <br />Transportation Code Chapter 551, Section 551.301(2), as it exists or may be <br />amended, and includes self-propelled device with at least two (2) wheels in contact <br />with the ground during operation; a braking system capable of stopping the device <br />under typical operation conditions; a gas or electric motor forty (40) cubic <br />centimeters or less; a deck designed to allow a person to stand or sit while operating <br />the device; and the ability to be propelled by human power alone. <br /> <br />Pocket Bike or Minimotorbike means a self-propelled vehicle that is equipped <br />with an electric motor or internal combustion engine having a piston displacement of <br />less than 50 cubic centimeters, is designed to propel itself with not more than two <br />wheels in contact with the ground, has a seat or saddle for the use of the operator, is <br />not designed for use on a highway, and is ineligible for a certificate of title under <br />Chapter 501 of the Texas Transportation Code. The term does not include the <br />following vehicles or devices, as defmed by the Texas Transportation Code: <br />. A moped or motorcycle, <br />. A electric bicycle or motor-driven cycle, <br />. A motorized mobility device <br />. An electric personal assistive mobility device, <br />. A neighborhood electric vehicle <br /> <br />SECTION 3. That Chapter 70, Article III "Operation of Vehicles", Section 70-75 <br />is amended by replacing Section 70-75, "Restrictions and Prohibitions on Location and <br />Use of Motor-Assisted Scooters", and shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: <br /> <br />"Sec. 70-75. Restrictions and Prohibitions on Location and Use of Motor-Assisted <br />Scooters <br />