Singapore legislation

Clause 18

of Electric Vehicles Charging Bill

Clause 18

Unlawful charging with unregistered EV charger

(1)

A person commits an offence if —

(a)

the person charges an electric vehicle using an EV charger;

(b)

the EV charger is an unregistered EV charger; and

(c)

the person knows that, or is reckless as to whether, the EV charger is an unregistered EV charger.

(2)

A person commits an offence if —

(a)

the person allows an electric vehicle to be charged using an EV charger;

(b)

the EV charger is an unregistered EV charger; and

(c)

the person knows that, or is reckless as to whether, the EV charger is an unregistered EV charger.

(3)

A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) or (2) 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.

(4)

To avoid doubt, it is immaterial whether the person is a licensee.

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