§21–1003.2.

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2)    “Plug–in electric drive vehicle” means a motor vehicle:

            (i)    That is made by a manufacturer;

            (ii)    That is propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery that can be recharged from an external source of electricity;

            (iii)    For which the external source of electricity is unable to be connected to the motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is in motion; and

            (iv)    That is properly registered.

        (3)    “Plug–in electric drive vehicle charging space” means a parking space that provides access to charging equipment that transfers electrical energy to a plug–in electric drive vehicle.

    (b)    Unless the vehicle is a plug–in electric drive vehicle that is plugged into charging equipment, a person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle in a designated plug–in electric drive vehicle charging space.

    (c)    A publicly accessible plug–in electric drive vehicle charging space shall be designated by a sign that:

        (1)    Indicates that the charging space is only for electric vehicle charging;

        (2)    Includes any day or time restrictions;

        (3)    States the maximum fine that may be incurred for a violation; and

        (4)    Is consistent with the design and placement specifications established in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways adopted by the State Highway Administration under § 25–104 of this article.

    (d)    A plug–in electric drive vehicle charging space shall be counted as part of the overall number of parking spaces in a parking lot for the purpose of complying with any zoning or parking laws intended to meet requirements for commercial and industrial uses under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

    (e)    A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty of $100.