Maryland officials are moving forward with a plan to require electric vehicle charger owners to register their devices with the state — and pay a fee — so that the chargers can be inspected.
State officials decided to lower the annual fee from $150 to $75 per charging port, after EV owners and charger companies expressed concerns earlier this year that the program could stymie the spread of chargers in Maryland. But some concerns linger.
“We’ve listened to the concerns, support and feedback shared by electric vehicle owners, local businesses and industry partners,” Maryland Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks said in a news release Thursday. “Reducing the registration fee allows us to continue supporting a reliable and accurate electric vehicle charging network while easing the cost for Maryland residents and businesses.”
Charger owners are required to register their ports with the Maryland Department of Agriculture using an online form no later than July 1, or they could face fines. The registration date was delayed about six months as the department worked to address concern from stakeholders.
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