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This bill prohibits electric vehicles from parking in commercial parking garages, creating a new legal requirement that would mandate police departments to report any such parked vehicles and issue fines. Specifically, the bill amends existing law (RSA 265:69) by adding a new paragraph that makes it illegal to park an electric vehicle in any commercial parking garage, with violations requiring local police departments to issue fines. Each municipal police department will have the discretion to determine the specific fine amount, but must apply the fine consistently across all violations. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving municipalities time to prepare for implementation. According to the fiscal note, while the exact financial impact is considered "indeterminable," local governments anticipate potential revenue decreases from parking fees offset by potential increases in fine revenues. The New Hampshire Municipal Association notes that this bill may also require municipalities to consider alternative parking solutions for electric vehicles, which could involve additional planning, zoning, and potentially constructing new parking spaces.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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