(1) The provision of electric vehicle charging to the public by a nonutility is not the retail sale of electricity for the purposes of this chapter. The rates, terms, and conditions of electric vehicle charging services by a nonutility are not subject to regulation under this chapter. This section does not affect the ability of individuals, businesses, or governmental entities to acquire, install, or use an electric vehicle charger for their own vehicles.
(2) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall adopt rules to provide definitions, methods of sale, labeling requirements, and price-posting requirements for electric vehicle charging stations to allow for consistency for consumers and the industry.
(3)(a) It is unlawful for a person to stop, stand, or park a vehicle that is not capable of using an electrical recharging station within any parking space specifically designated for charging an electric vehicle.
(b) If a law enforcement officer finds a motor vehicle in violation of this subsection, the officer or specialist shall charge the operator or other person in charge of the vehicle in violation with a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as provided in s. 316.008(4) or s. 318.18.
History.—s. 11, ch. 2012-117; s. 72, ch. 2014-17.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities
Chapter 366 - Public Utilities
366.01 - Legislative Declaration.
366.015 - Interagency Liaison.
366.03 - General Duties of Public Utility.
366.031 - Definitions; Preference Relating to Cable Television Prohibited; Penalties.
366.032 - Preemption Over Utility Service Restrictions.
366.04 - Jurisdiction of Commission.
366.041 - Rate Fixing; Adequacy of Facilities as Criterion.
366.051 - Cogeneration; Small Power Production; Commission Jurisdiction.
366.055 - Availability Of, and Payment For, Energy Reserves.
366.06 - Rates; Procedure for Fixing and Changing.
366.071 - Interim Rates; Procedure.
366.072 - Rate Adjustment Orders.
366.075 - Experimental and Transitional Rates.
366.076 - Limited Proceedings; Rules on Subsequent Adjustments.
366.08 - Investigations, Inspections; Power of Commission.
366.09 - Incrimination at Hearing of Commission.
366.093 - Public Utility Records; Confidentiality.
366.125 - Natural Gas Jurisdiction Limits.
366.14 - Regulatory Assessment Fees.
366.15 - Medically Essential Electric Public Utility Service.
366.81 - Legislative Findings and Intent.
366.82 - Definition; Goals; Plans; Programs; Annual Reports; Energy Audits.
366.825 - Clean Air Act Compliance; Definitions; Goals; Plans.
366.8255 - Environmental Cost Recovery.
366.8260 - Storm-Recovery Financing.
366.83 - Certain Laws Not Applicable; Saving Clause.
366.92 - Florida Renewable Energy Policy.
366.94 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
366.95 - Financing for Certain Nuclear Generating Asset Retirement or Abandonment Costs.