Maryland Bill Would Require EV Charging at New Gas Stations

One EV Charging Station for Each Gas Pump

Maryland House Bill 835 proposes to establish requirements for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations as a condition of approval for the construction of new retail gas stations in Maryland.

The bill, as introduced by lead sponsor Delegate Sheila Ruth of Baltimore County, would require at least one Level 2 charging station for each gasoline pump.

On or after October 1, 2022, a person constructing a retail service station that is projected to sell more than 1,000,000 gallons of gasoline per year shall install one electric vehicle charging station capable of providing at least Level 2 charging for each gasoline dispensing pump operated by the retail service station.

Maryland HB835 as introduced

Gas Stations Must be 1,000 Feet From Schools, Day Cares, Hospitals, etc.

A unit of government that exercises final construction approval authority for retail gas stations would also require a setback of at least 1,000 feet from a school, hospital, day care center, park, playground or certain other listed places.

(C) On or after October 1, 2022, a person constructing a retail service station shall apply to the approving body for a setback certification.
(D) An approving body shall issue a setback certification if the retail service station will be set back at least 1,000 feet, boundary line to boundary line, from:
(1) another retail service station;
(2) a church, as defined in § 5–301(b) of the Corporations and Associations Article;
(3) a day care center;
(4) a hospital;
(5) an outdoor area that is categorized as a cultural, entertainment, or recreational use area;
(6) a park;
(7) a playground;
(8) a public or private school; or
(9) a residential property.
(E) After October 1, 2022, without a setback certification issued by an approving body.

Maryland HB835 as introduced

A Public Hearing is scheduled for February 24 at 1:00 p.m. in the House Economic Matters Committee.

HB 835 is cosponsored by Delegates Belcastro, Foley, Lehman, and Terrasa.

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