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HRS §291-73

Counties can make rules to enforce electric vehicle charging laws

Counties can pass local laws to enforce the state's electric vehicle charging requirements, including setting fines for not following them or not keeping chargers working. County officials may enter public accommodation properties to check compliance. A public accommodation is defined by another state law.

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The statute, as written — Ordinances to enforce authorized

(a) Each county may adopt ordinances to enforce the requirements of section 291-71, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the requirements of that section or maintain electric vehicle charging systems in working order. (b) Any official appointed by a county may enter the property of a place of public accommodation to enforce any applicable ordinances adopted pursuant to this section. (c) For the purposes of this section, "place of public accommodation" has the same meaning as in section 489-2.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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§291-71 EV charging parking spaces

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