§ 33 §576-A — Electric vehicle charging stations allowed

Maine § 33 §576-A

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 33: PROPERTY
• Ch. 10: UNIT OWNERSHIP

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1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Unenforceable provisions.
Beginning January 1, 2026, any provision of a declaration or bylaw that either prohibits or places an unreasonable restriction on the installation or use of an electric vehicle charging station in a unit parking space or limited common element parking space or is otherwise in conflict with the provisions of this section is void and unenforceable.
3.
Application to install.
A unit owner may submit an application to the executive board to install an electric vehicle charging station in a unit parking space or in a limited common element parking space with the written approval of the unit owner of each unit to which use of the limited common element parking space is reserved. The executive board shall acknowledge, in writing, the receipt of an application not later than 30 days after receipt of the application and process the application in the same manner as an application for an addition, alteration or improvement pursuant to the declaration or bylaws. The approval or denial of the application must be in writing and must be issued not later than 60 days after the date of receipt of the application. Unless the executive board reasonably requests additional information not later than 60 days from the date of receipt of the application, the application is deemed approved if a denial in writing has not been received within 60 days of the date the application was received.
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Installation requirements.
A unit owner may not install an electric vehicle charging station in a unit parking space or limited common element parking space unless the unit owner complies with the requirements of this subsection.
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Association authority.
An association of unit owners may:
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Attorney's fees.
In any action seeking to enforce compliance with this section, the prevailing party must be awarded reasonable attorney's fees.

Legislative History

PL 2025, c. 280, §1 (NEW).