Fla. Stat. § 5J-28.005 - Signage

In addition to the requirements of Chapter 531, F.S., the rules adopted thereunder, and other applicable portions of state law, each EV charging station or EV charger must display the following minimum signage:

(1) Each EV charger shall have a unique identifier, with respect to the EV charging station, posted on the front exterior panel of the charger, in full view of the consumer, that identifies the charger and/or charging connector.

(2) Each EV charging station shall have a sign conspicuously posted indicating that EV parking spaces are to be used exclusively by EVs for charging purposes if the parking spaces are specifically designated for the sole purpose of EV charging. The sign shall include the phrase "Electric Vehicle Charging Only" and display the maximum applicable fines that may be levied by local law enforcement approved pursuant to Chapter 316, F.S., the Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law.

(3) Signage shall be posted or electronically displayed on or next to each charger and must include:

(a) All labeling requirements detailed in NIST Handbook 44, Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices, and NIST Handbook 130, Uniform Regulation for the Method of Sale of Commodities as adopted in Rules 5J-22.002 and 5J-22.003, F.A.C.;

(b) Charging safety information recommended or required by the charger's manufacturer;

(4) Signage shall be posted or electronically displayed in a conspicuous location that is clearly visible from the public entrance of the EV charging station and includes:

(a) Contact information that consumers can use to report any issues to the charger operator; and

(b) Contact information for the department complaint hotline which shall read "Report Safety Issues to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at 1-800-HELP-FLA."

Notes

Fla. Stat. § 5J-28.005

Rulemaking Authority 366.94(2)(b) FS. Law Implemented 366.94 FS.

Adopted by Florida Register Volume 51, Number 073, April 15, 2025 effective 5/1/2025.