Business and Professions Code section 12509.5

(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This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed.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: Section 12509.5, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=12509.­5.­ (accessed May 10, 2025).

Last Updated

May 10, 2025

§ 12509.5’s source at ca​.gov