LBD09641-03-9 S. 5157--A 2 (B) THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO BY-LAWS THAT IMPOSE REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS. HOWEVER, IT IS THE POLICY OF THE STATE TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE, AND REMOVE OBSTACLES TO THE USE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS. (C) AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY LAW, RULE OR REGULATION. (D) IF APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION THE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL SHALL BE PROCESSED AND APPROVED BY THE ASSOCIATION IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY THE ASSOCI- ATION AND SHALL NOT BE WILLFULLY AVOIDED OR DELAYED. THE APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF AN APPLICATION SHALL BE IN WRITING. IF AN APPLICATION IS NOT DENIED IN WRITING WITHIN SIXTY DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, THE APPLICATION SHALL BE DEEMED APPROVED, UNLESS THAT DELAY IS THE RESULT OF A REASONABLE REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. (E) IF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION IS TO BE PLACED IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS OR IN AN EXCLUSIVE USE COMMON ELEMENT, AS DESIGNATED IN THE COMMON INTEREST DECLARATION, THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS SHALL APPLY: (I) THE OWNER FIRST SHALL OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THE ASSOCIATION TO INSTALL THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION AND THE ASSOCIATION SHALL APPROVE THE INSTALLATION IF THE OWNER AGREES IN WRITING TO DO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: (A) COMPLY WITH THE ASSOCIATION'S ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE CHARGING STATION; (B) ENGAGE A LICENSED CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL THE CHARGING STATION; (C) WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS OF APPROVAL, PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE OF INSUR- ANCE THAT NAMES THE ASSOCIATION AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED UNDER THE OWNER'S INSURANCE POLICY PURSUANT TO SUBPARAGRAPH (III) OF THIS PARA- GRAPH; AND (D) PAY FOR BOTH THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF AND THE ELECTRICITY USAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CHARGING STATION. (II) THE OWNER AND EACH SUCCESSIVE OWNER OF THE CHARGING STATION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: (A) COSTS FOR DAMAGE TO THE CHARGING STATION, COMMON ELEMENTS, EXCLU- SIVE USE COMMON ELEMENTS, OR SEPARATE UNITS RESULTING FROM THE INSTALLA- TION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, REMOVAL, OR REPLACEMENT OF THE CHARGING STATION; (B) COSTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT OF THE CHARGING STATION UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REMOVED AND FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE COMMON ELEMENTS AFTER REMOVAL; (C) THE COST OF ELECTRICITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE CHARGING STATION; AND (D) DISCLOSING TO PROSPECTIVE BUYERS THE EXISTENCE OF ANY CHARGING STATION OF THE OWNER AND THE RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OWNER UNDER THIS SECTION. (III) THE OWNER OF THE CHARGING STATION, WHETHER LOCATED WITHIN A SEPARATE UNIT OR WITHIN THE COMMON ELEMENTS OR EXCLUSIVE USE COMMON ELEMENTS, SHALL, AT ALL TIMES, MAINTAIN A LIABILITY COVERAGE POLICY. THE OWNER THAT SUBMITTED THE APPLICATION TO INSTALL THE CHARGING STATION SHALL PROVIDE THE ASSOCIATION WITH THE CORRESPONDING CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS OF APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION. THAT OWNER AND EACH SUCCESSOR OWNER SHALL PROVIDE THE ASSOCIATION WITH THE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. (IV) A HOMEOWNER SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A HOMEOWNERS LIABILITY COVERAGE POLICY FOR AN EXISTING NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFAC- TURERS ASSOCIATION STANDARD ALTERNATING CURRENT POWER PLUG. S. 5157--A 3 (F) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (G) OF THIS SUBDIVISION, INSTALLA- TION OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF AN OWNER IN A COMMON ELEMENT, THAT IS NOT AN EXCLUSIVE USE COMMON ELEMENT, SHALL BE AUTHORIZED BY THE ASSOCIATION ONLY IF INSTALLATION IN THE OWNER'S DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE IS IMPOSSIBLE OR UNREASONABLY EXPEN- SIVE. IN SUCH CASES, THE ASSOCIATION SHALL ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREE- MENT WITH THE OWNER FOR THE USE OF THE SPACE IN A COMMON AREA, AND THE OWNER SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS IN PARAGRAPH (E) OF THIS SUBDIVISION. (G) THE ASSOCIATION OR OWNERS MAY INSTALL AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS FOR THE USE OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCI- ATION AND, IN THAT CASE, THE ASSOCIATION SHALL DEVELOP APPROPRIATE TERMS OF USE FOR THE CHARGING STATION. (H) AN ASSOCIATION MAY CREATE A NEW PARKING SPACE WHERE ONE DID NOT PREVIOUSLY EXIST TO FACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION. (I) AN ASSOCIATION THAT WILLFULLY VIOLATES THIS SECTION SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE APPLICANT OR OTHER PARTY FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES, AND SHALL PAY A CIVIL PENALTY TO THE APPLICANT OR OTHER PARTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS. (J) IN ANY ACTION BY A UNIT OWNER REQUESTING TO HAVE AN ELECTRIC VEHI- CLE CHARGING STATION INSTALLED AND SEEKING TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION, THE UNIT OWNER SHALL BE AWARDED REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES IF HE OR SHE PREVAILS. § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.