C.R.S. § 8-20-107: Retail electric vehicle charging - rules - definitions.

(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) "Department" means the department of labor and employment.

(b) "Director" means the director of the division.

(c) "Division" means the division of oil and public safety in the department.

(d) "Retail electric vehicle charging" means a publicly accessible electric vehicle charging station where a charge for service is based wholly or partially on the quantity of electricity dispensed in vehicle fuel applications.

(2) (a) (I) On or before July 1, 2026, the director shall adopt rules concerning retail electric vehicle charging. The rules must set forth minimum standards relating to specifications and tolerances for retail electric vehicle charging equipment and methods of retail sale at publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations to promote consistency in the marketplace.

(II) The director shall consult with the director of the Colorado energy office, created in section 24-38.5-101, before initiating a rule-making proceeding on or modifying rules concerning retail electric vehicle charging.

(b) The division shall begin enforcing the rules required by this subsection (2) on July 1, 2027, for all retail electric vehicle charging stations installed on or after July 1, 2026. Retail electric vehicle charging stations installed before July 1, 2026, must comply with the schedule outlined in the rules. The director may modify the rules at the director's discretion, utilizing a public stakeholder process and providing advance notice for any proposed modifications.

(c) Each rule required by this subsection (2) must be reasonably necessary for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the public and persons using retail electric vehicle charging stations, and the rules must substantially conform with the generally accepted standards of safety concerning electric vehicle charging. The director shall adopt the rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24.

(3) This section does not apply to retail electric vehicle charging stations that are owned, maintained, or used by a public utility as described in section 40-1-103.