This bill establishes a legal framework for electric vehicle charging stations by defining what constitutes a charging station and instituting a fee for annual testing conducted by the division of weights and measures. Specifically, it introduces a new definition for "electric vehicle charging station" in RSA 438:1, which describes the equipment used to transfer electrical energy to electric vehicles. Additionally, the bill mandates a fee of $175 per electric vehicle charging meter for annual testing, as outlined in the new paragraph added to RSA 438:10-a.

Furthermore, the bill creates a new position within the Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food for a registered electric vehicle service technician responsible for certifying these charging stations. It allows the department to withdraw funds from the Agricultural Products Regulatory Fund to cover the costs associated with this position, estimated at $288,000 for FY 2026, with subsequent costs decreasing in the following years. The bill also modifies existing language in RSA 438:14-a to specify that only weights and measures officials can certify electric vehicle charging stations, replacing the previous requirement for a seal. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 438:1, 438:10-a, 438:14-a