This bill establishes a legal definition for "electric vehicle charging station" and introduces a fee structure for the annual testing of these stations by the division of weights and measures. Specifically, it amends RSA 438:1 to include a new definition for electric vehicle charging stations, which are devices designed to transfer electrical energy to electric vehicles. Additionally, it inserts a new paragraph in RSA 438:10-a that sets the annual testing fee for electric vehicle charging meters at $175. The bill also 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.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing language in RSA 438:14-a regarding the duties of registered service technicians, specifying that electric vehicle charging stations must be state certified by a weights and measures official. It also allows the commissioner to withdraw funds from the agricultural products regulatory fund to cover the costs associated with the new technician position, with an initial withdrawal of $413,301 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill anticipates a gradual increase in revenue from the testing fees over the next few years, with estimated revenues of $25,165 in FY 2026 and $106,260 by FY 2028.

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