Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision B 1 of § 56-1.2:1, beginning January 1, 2028, no Phase I or Phase II Utility shall petition for approval of expenditures to own and operate public-facing electric vehicle fast-charging stations, as defined in § 56-581.2, unless such stations are located at or beyond a radial distance as determined by the Commission relative to the location of any privately owned fast-charging station.

2026, cc. 26, 27.