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This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for public electric vehicle supply equipment (EV charging stations) in Maryland, requiring owners to register these stations with the Secretary of Agriculture. The bill defines different types of EV charging equipment, including public, private, and shared private equipment, and mandates that public EV charging stations register by specific dates in 2026 depending on when they were first placed in service. Owners must submit an application, pay a registration fee, and display a certificate of registration on each piece of equipment. The Secretary of Agriculture is tasked with establishing multiple standards for these charging stations, including reliability reporting (such as power output, hours of operation, and uptime), consumer standards (like payment options and language accessibility), and inspection procedures. The bill requires at least 97% uptime for charging equipment and prohibits mandatory subscriptions for using public charging stations. Owners must provide detailed information about their equipment, including charging rates and real-time availability. The Secretary will compile an annual report on these charging stations and submit it to the Comptroller, Public Service Commission, and General Assembly. The regulations will take effect on July 1, 2025, with actual enforcement of registration requirements beginning in late 2026, allowing time for implementation and preparation by equipment owners.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0913?ys=2025RS