Maryland plans to reduce inspection fee for EV chargers

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 742

Last Updated: 6 days, 1 hour ago

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The Maryland Department of Agriculture plans to reduce a controversial inspection fee for electric vehicle chargers, after charging companies and EV drivers expressed concerns that the proposed fee would kneecap the industry.

Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks told the House Environment and Transportation Committee Wednesday that his agency will tap a state-run clean energy fund to help pay for the charger inspection program, lowering the fee for charger operators from $150 per charging port …

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