(1) These rules govern the use of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) that are located on parking lots or at metered parking spaces which are owned and/or operated by Eastern Washington University (EWU). All EVCSs will be clearly marked by signs and green pavement markings as required by RCW 46.08.185.

(2) General rules:

(a) Vehicles parked in an EVCS must be in compliance with all other parking rules for that parking area as described in chapter 172-100 WAC.

(b) Vehicles must be actively charging while parked in an EVCS. Per RCW 46.08.185, a monetary penalty will be assessed to any vehicle parked in an EVCS on public or private property if the vehicle is not connected to the charging equipment.

(c) There is no additional charge to plug into an EVCS.

(d) Permit required EVCS: A vehicle that is parked in an EVCS located in a nonmetered space on a permit-required parking lot:

(i) Must have a valid parking permit for any campus lot; and

(ii) Is limited to four hours per day of parking in the EVCS during designated days/times in which a parking permit is required.

(e) Metered EVCS: A person using an EVCS located at a metered-parking space:

(i) Must pay the required parking meter fee; and

(ii) Is limited to four hours per day of parking in the EVCS during posted days/times of operation.

(3) Restrictions:

(a) Charging of an electric vehicle is limited to an EVCS only. No person may use an electrical outlet of any facility owned and/or operated by EWU for vehicle charging except for vehicles that are owned or leased by EWU.

(b) EVCSs may be closed for special event parking, maintenance, and/or construction.

(c) An EVCS may be reserved through the Parking and Transportation Services office for some special event parking.

(d) EWU assumes no responsibility or liability for damage to vehicles using an EVCS.

(e) A violation of these rules may result in issuance of a parking infraction.