Section 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.