California § 12509.5 - For purposes of this section,

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§ 12509.5. For purposes of this section,

(a) For purposes of this section, “EVSE” or “electric vehicle supply equipment” means a device that is used in connection with the sale of electricity as a motor vehicle fuel for controlling the electricity supply from an electric vehicle charging station to a vehicle during a charging session and that includes a measuring instrument. (b) Notwithstanding Section 12532, if an EVSE has previously been placed in service by a service agency or sealer, the EVSE shall not be required to be retested or placed in service by a service agency or sealer before the EVSE is used after receiving maintenance in a manner that does not affect the EVSE being correct. (c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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