Section 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.