This bill prohibits electric vehicles from parking in parking garages. It adds a new paragraph to RSA 265:69, stating that it is illegal to park an electric vehicle in any parking garage. Violations of this provision will result in a fine issued by the town, city, or municipal police department with jurisdiction over the parking garage. The amount of the fine will be determined by each department.

The fiscal impact of this bill is indeterminable. The New Hampshire Municipal Association (NHMA) states that the revenue impact is unknown due to a lack of data on the percentage of electric vehicles using municipal garages and the probability of non-electric vehicles using these spaces. It is anticipated that revenue would decrease, but the extent is unknown. The decrease in revenue may be offset by the increase in fines paid. Municipalities will also need to consider if alternative parking for electric vehicles will be needed, which could incur expenses related to planning, zoning, construction, and land acquisition. The exact cost is unknown and will depend on individual municipal decisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 265:69