This bill prohibits parking non-electric vehicles in spaces designated for charging electric vehicles. It adds a new subparagraph to RSA 265:69, stating that non-electric vehicles cannot park in a space designated for electric vehicle charging or in the access aisle to the space. The owner of a non-electric vehicle that violates this provision will be fined $100 for each offense, with 50% of the fine payable to the town or city where the violation occurred. The bill also establishes enforcement procedures, stating that testimony under oath with clear photographic evidence from an owner or operator of an electric vehicle or charging station will be sufficient evidence to prove a violation. The appropriate law enforcement agency will then fine the violator $100. The bill also requires that parking spaces designated for electric vehicle charging be marked by a sign or markings in accordance with RSA 265:73-b.

The New Hampshire Municipal Association states that this bill may result in additional costs for municipalities with parking spaces for electric vehicle charging. These costs would involve changing existing signage to comply with the new legislation. The exact costs are unknown but are expected to be below $10,000. The bill also mandates a "must issue" fine system, which may incur additional costs for enforcement and prosecution. The actual revenue generated from fines and the costs of enforcement are uncertain and will depend on factors such as investigation time and court-related expenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 265:69