This bill introduces a new provision that prohibits parking electric vehicles in commercial parking garages by amending RSA 265:69. Specifically, it adds a new paragraph (IV) stating that any violation of this prohibition must be reported to the local police department, which will issue a fine determined by the respective town, city, or municipal police department. The bill does not specify the amount of the fine, leaving it to local jurisdictions to establish consistent penalties for violations.

The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage and is expected to have an indeterminable fiscal impact on local revenues and expenditures. While it is anticipated that the prohibition may lead to a decrease in revenue from parking fees, this could be offset by an increase in fines collected for violations. Additionally, municipalities may face increased expenditures if they need to create alternative parking solutions for electric vehicles, although the exact costs are uncertain and will vary based on local decisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 265:69