Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Penalties and Sanctions
Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 2311
Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51
16 Texas Administration Code, Chapter 96
16 Texas Administration Code, Chapter 60
Class A
Penalty Range: Warning Letter up to $800
Administrative Violations
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Violation
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Statute/Rule
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Provider failed to report a change to its name, contact information, federal ID number, or SSN to the Department within 30 days of change
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96.21(d)
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Failed to submit a new registration after the FIN or SSN changed
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96.21(d)
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Posting and Public Information Violations
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Violation
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Statute/Rule
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Failed to post notice on unit or digital network that TDLR regulates electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)
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96.70(a); 2311.0304(c)(1)
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Failure to display required CIS on each charging unit
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96.71(a)
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Placed CIS in manner that affected the accuracy, readability, or lawful operation of device
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96.71(b)
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Failed to replace damaged CIS within 60 days
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96.71(c)
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Failed to show a notice on the EVSE display or on the provider’s digital network that Department regulates EVSE
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2311.0304(c);
96.83(c)(1)
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Failed to show department complaint filing information on display or provider’s digital network
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2311.0304(c);
96.83(c)(2);
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Failed to provide information on how to file TDLR complaint on visual display or provider’s digital network
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2311.0304(c);
96.70(b)
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Failed to make a copy of the current registration certificate available to the public upon request
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96.24
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Failed to remove damaged EVSE from listing of available units
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2311.0306(a)(2);
96.72(a)(2)
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Records Violations
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Violation
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Statute/Rule
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Failed to maintain and preserve all documents related to the installation, maintenance, inspection, and calibration of EVSE for a period of 3 years
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96.74(a)
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Registration Violations
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Violation
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Statute/Rule
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Failed to notify the Department of removal or decommissioning of EVSE
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96.23(b)
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Class B
Penalty: $500 to $1,500 and/or up to 1-year probated suspension.
Equipment Violations
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Violation
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Statute/Rule
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After January 1, 2030, failed to equip with a charging connector or plug type that is widely compatible
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2311.303(d);
96.14(b)
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Failed to maintain EVSE in compliance with maintenance specifications, Occupations Code Ch. 2311, and TDLR rule
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2311.0301(2)
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Failed to have EVSE equipment inspected as prescribed by rule
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2311.0301(1)
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Returned EVSE equipment to service before the equipment has been repaired
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2311.0306(c)
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Unlicensed Activity Violations
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Violation
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Statute/Rule
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Failed to pay registration fee required under §96.80
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96.21(a)(3)
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Failed to provide accurate count of all active charging units with renewal application
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96.22(d)
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Failed to renew registration before expiration date
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96.21(b); 96.22(b)
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Class C
Penalty: $1,000 to $3,000 and/or 1-year probated suspension up to revocation.
Equipment Violations
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Violation
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Statute/Rule
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Failed to operate on the provider’s digital network within manufacturer specs, the Code or Ch. 96
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96.14(a)(1-2)
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Failed to comply with adopted standards
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96.100
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Failed to comply with Tex. Electrical Safety and Licensing Act
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2311.0303(b)
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Failed to Cooperate Violations
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Violation
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Statute/Rule
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Failed to provide or make all records applicable to this section available for inspection or investigation
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96.74(b); 60.203(b)
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Fee Calculation Violations
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Violation
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Statute/Rule
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Failed to disclose fee calculation methods and surcharges on the EVSE display or the provider’s digital network
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2311.0304(a);
96.83(a)
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Failed to disclose the rate the user will be charged at the time of the transaction based on the available fee calculation method or methods and list of applicable surcharges
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2311.0304(b);
96.83(b)
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Failed to transmit a summary of the transaction to the user upon completion of the transaction or failed to include required information on summary of transaction
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96.83(d); 2311.0305
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Unlicensed Activity Violations
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Violation
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Statute/Rule
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Provider failed to register all EVSE charging units before making them available on a digital network for commercial transactions
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2311.0302(a);
96.20
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New controlling provider failed to submit a new application within 30 days of change
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96.21(c)
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Failed to notify the Department of increase in number of EVSE installed prior to operation of the added devices
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96.23(a)
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Class D
Penalty: $3,500 up to $5,000 and/or revocation.
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Violation
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Statute/Rule
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Failed to allow an inspection and/or test of non-exempt EVSE
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2311.0204;96.60; 60.203;60.222
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Failed to cooperate in the performance of an inspection or investigation of a complaint
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2311.204; 96.60;
60.203(a); 60.222
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Interfered with investigation conducted by a department employee or representative or threatened or intimidated a department employee or representative
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60.203(c)
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Failed to remove damaged charging unit that posed a public safety risk in manner that prevents the use of the damaged unit
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2311.0306(a)(1);
96.72(a)(1);
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Obtained a license by fraud or false representation
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60.23(a)(1)
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Falsified any document submitted to the department or commission
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60.23(a)(2)
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Permitted the use or display of a license by a person not authorized by law to use that license
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60.23(a)(3)
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Failed to comply with a previous order of the commission or executive director
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51.353(a); 60.23(a)(5)
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Failed to pay the department for a dishonored payment or processing fee
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60.82
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