Electric Vehicle (EV) and Battery Exchange Station Regulations

State and local governments may lease land for installing, maintaining, and operating EV charging stations or electric vehicle battery exchange stations for up to 50 years for at least $1 per year. Additionally, the installation of battery charging and exchange stations is categorically exempt from the Washington Environmental Policy Act.

(Reference Revised Code of Washington 79.13.100 and 43.21C.410)

Jurisdiction: Washington

Type: Laws and Regulations

Enacted: May 13, 2009

Technologies: EVs, PHEVs

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