This bill amends existing legislation regarding the installation of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces at certain locations, specifically existing gasoline service stations, retail establishments, and other buildings. It removes previous approval requirements that mandated applications demonstrate compliance with bulk property requirements and the conditions of prior approvals. Instead, the bill introduces a new requirement that applicants must show that the proposed electric vehicle supply equipment will not pose a specific, adverse impact on public health or safety that cannot be feasibly mitigated.

The bill aims to streamline the approval process for electric vehicle infrastructure by allowing applications to bypass site plan reviews and variance relief, thus facilitating the installation of charging stations. It retains the necessity for compliance with construction codes and safety standards while ensuring that local and state inspection requirements remain applicable. The changes are intended to promote the adoption of electric vehicles by reducing bureaucratic hurdles associated with the installation of necessary charging infrastructure.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40:55D-66.19