REGULATE EV CHARGING STATIONS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
Senate Bill 316 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 15, 2023
AN ACT TO REGULATE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS.
Intro. by Mayfield, Lazzara, Jarvis.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Mar 16 2023)

Bill History:

S 316

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 15 2023 - View Summary

    Adds to GS 20-4.01 to define electric vehicle charging station to mean a public or private parking space that is served by charging equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle.

    Enacts GS 20-162.4 to prohibit parking a vehicle in an electric vehicle charging station located on public or private property if the vehicle is not connected to the charging equipment, punishable as an infraction and fine of $100. Details signage required of a space designated as an electric vehicle charging station. Permits municipalities to, by ordinance, prohibit additional conduct and provide higher penalties regarding parking in a space designated as an electric vehicle charging station. Requires enforcement by the State, county, city, and other municipal authorities in their respective jurisdictions in the same manner as other parking laws and ordinances are enforced.

    Enacts GS 143-139.5 prohibiting electric vehicle charging stations that use parking spaces in parking lots or parking garages from displacing handicapped accessible parking spaces or spaces reserved for veterans.

    Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2023.