Singapore legislation

Clause 6

of Electric Vehicles Charging Bill

Clause 6

Only homologated model of EV charger can be supplied

(1)

Subject to subsection (2), a person commits an offence if the person supplies in Singapore to another (whether in or outside Singapore) for any purpose an EV charger —

(a)

that is not of a homologated model; and

(b)

that the person knows or ought reasonably to know is not of a homologated model.

(2)

Subsection (1) does not apply to the supply of an EV charger in Singapore —

(a)

for the sole purpose of its destruction or export;

(b)

that is a specially authorised EV charger; or

(c)

that is of a former homologated model but covered by grandfathering arrangements because of a prospective revocation under section 9(3)(b) of the section 7(3) approval of that model.

(3)

A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction —

(a)

where the person is an individual —

(i)

to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 24 months or to both; but(ii)where the individual is a repeat offender — to a fine not exceeding $40,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 48 months or to both; or

(b)

where the person is not an individual —

(i)

to a fine not exceeding $40,000; but(ii)where the person is a repeat offender — to a fine not exceeding $80,000.