21–1003.2.
(A) (1) IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING
WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS INDICATED.
(2) “PLUG–IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE” MEANS A MOTOR VEHICLE:
(I) THAT IS MADE BY A MANUFACTURER;
(II) THAT IS PROPELLED TO A SIGNIFICANT EXTENT BY AN
ELECTRIC MOTOR THAT DRAWS ELECTRICITY FROM A BATTERY THAT CAN BE
RECHARGED FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY;
(III) FOR WHICH THE EXTERNAL SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY IS
UNABLE TO BE CONNECTED TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE THE MOTOR VEHICLE IS
IN MOTION; AND
(IV) THAT IS PROPERLY REGISTERED.
(3) “PLUG–IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE CHARGING SPACE” MEANS A
PARKING SPACE THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO CHARGING EQUIPMENT THAT
TRANSFERS ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO A PLUG–IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE.
(B) UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS A PLUG–IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE THAT IS
PLUGGED INTO CHARGING EQUIPMENT, A PERSON MAY NOT STOP, STAND, OR PARK
A VEHICLE IN A DESIGNATED PLUG–IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE CHARGING SPACE.
(C) A PUBLICLY
ACCESSIBLE PLUG–IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE CHARGING SPACE SHALL BE
DESIGNATED BY A SIGN THAT:
(1) INDICATES THAT THE CHARGING SPACE IS ONLY FOR ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING;
(2) INCLUDES ANY DAY OR TIME RESTRICTIONS;
(3) STATES THE MAXIMUM FINE THAT MAY BE INCURRED FOR
A VIOLATION; AND
(4) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DESIGN AND PLACEMENT
SPECIFICATIONS ESTABLISHED IN THE MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
DEVICES FOR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS ADOPTED BY THE STATE HIGHWAY
ADMINISTRATION UNDER § 25–104 OF THIS ARTICLE.
(D) A PLUG–IN ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE CHARGING SPACE SHALL BE
COUNTED AS PART OF THE OVERALL NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES IN A PARKING
LOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH ANY ZONING OR PARKING LAWS
INTENDED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES
UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.
(E) A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS SECTION IS SUBJECT TO A CIVIL
PENALTY OF $100.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2022.