Hialeah, FL Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

366.94 Electric vehicle charging. — (1) The provision of electric vehicle charging to the public by a nonutility is not the retail sale of electricity for the purposes of this chapter. The rates, terms, and conditions of electric vehicle charging services by a nonutility are not subject to regulation under this chapter. [...] (2)(a) As used in this section, the term 'electric vehicle charging station' means the area in the immediate vicinity of electric vehicle supply equipment and includes the electric vehicle supply equipment, supporting equipment, and associated parking spaces. The regulation of electric vehicle charging stations is preempted to the state. (b) A local governmental entity may not enact or enforce an ordinance or regulation related to electric vehicle charging stations. (3)(a) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall adopt rules to implement this subsection and to provide requirements for electric vehicle charging stations to allow for consistency for consumers and the industry. [...] (c) Local governmental entities shall issue permits for electric vehicle charging stations based solely upon standards established by department rule and other applicable provisions of state law. The department shall prescribe by rule the time period for approving or denying permit applications. (d) Before a charger at an electric vehicle charging station is placed into service for use by the public, the charger must be registered with the department on a form prescribed by department rule. [...] (4)(a) It is unlawful for a person to stop, stand, or park a vehicle that is not capable of using an electrical recharging station within any parking space specifically designated for charging an electric vehicle.