1. (a) The department may exempt an electric vehicle supply equipment provider from a requirement established by this chapter or the Code if it determines that imposing or enforcing the requirement:

   1. (1) is not cost-effective for the department;
   2. (2) is not feasible with current resources or standards; or
   3. (3) will not substantially benefit or protect consumers.

2. (b) This chapter does not apply to electric vehicle supply equipment that is:

   1. (1) installed in or adjacent to a private residence for noncommercial use;
   2. (2) provided for the exclusive use of an individual, or a group of individuals, including employees, tenants, visitors, or residents of a multiunit housing or office development; or
   3. (3) provided by a business for use at no charge.

Source Note:The provisions of this §96.30 adopted to be effective December 1, 2024, 49 TexReg 9529.