This bill establishes a tax on electric vehicle charging stations and outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Labor and Industry regarding inspections and rulemaking authority. It mandates the installation of electric meters at these charging stations and details the process for the remittance of taxes collected from the charging services. Additionally, the bill proposes a reduction in additional electric vehicle registration fees for Montana residents once the tax on charging stations is implemented.

Furthermore, the bill requires charging station owners to provide specific information when registering with the Department of Transportation. It includes definitions relevant to the new regulations and amends Section 69-8-803 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate these changes. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
HB0055_1.pdf: 69-8-803
HB0055_2.pdf: 69-8-803
HB0055_3.pdf: 69-8-803
HB0055_4.pdf: 69-8-803
HB0055_5.pdf: 69-8-803
HB0055_6.pdf: 69-8-803
Amended: 69-8-803
Introduced: 69-8-803