Rhode Island § 42-162-1 - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Program
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§ 42-162-1. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Program
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-162-1
§ 42-162-1. Legislative findings.
The general assembly finds and declares that:
(1) The 2021 act on climate establishes mandatory, economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets; and
(2) To meet these goals, Rhode Island must accelerate its adoption of more sustainable transportation solutions, including electric vehicles; and
(3) The widespread adoption of electric vehicles will necessitate investment in and deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and
(4) Electric vehicle charging infrastructure must be made accessible to all Rhode Island citizens and businesses, and deployed in an equitable manner; and
(5) The installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and other clean energy investments will support statewide economic development and job growth in the clean energy sector.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 231, art. 3, § 17, effective June 27, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 42-162-1
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 42-162-1 cover?
Section 42-162-1 ("Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Program") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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