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Part 5 · Safety of Ev Chargers

29. Improper use of EV chargers

(1)

A person commits an offence if —

(a)

the person uses an EV charger for a purpose;

(b)

the purpose is other than a prescribed permissible purpose for that use and type of EV charger; and

(c)

the person knows that, or is reckless as to whether, the purpose is not a prescribed permissible purpose for that use and type of EV charger.

(2)

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 $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; but(ii)where the individual is a repeat offender — to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both; or

(b)

where the person is not an individual —

(i)

to a fine not exceeding $10,000; but(ii)where the person is a repeat offender — to a fine not exceeding $20,000.

(3)

To avoid doubt, this section does not derogate from section 18.

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Licensing

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Part 7

Step-In Arrangements

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Part 8

Minimum Electrical Load and Charging Points in Buildings

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Part 9

Appeals

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Part 10

Evidence and Enforcement

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Part 11

Administration

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Part 12

Miscellaneous

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Part 13

Amendments to Other Acts and Final Provisions

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Schedules