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Effective: November 9, 2022
Policy Review Date: YEAR
Policy Executive: Senior Vice President – Finance and Administration
Responsible Office/Unit: University Police and Public Safety
Policy Statement:
Applicability:
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Policy
(1) Purpose
A. This policy governs the use of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) that are in parking lots which are owned and/or operated by Central Washington University (CWU). All EVCSs will be clearly marked by signage 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 106.116 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. Must have a valid CWU parking permit.
(3) Restrictions
A. Charging of an electric vehicle is limited to an EVCS only.
B. EVCSs may be closed for special event parking, maintenance, and/or construction.
C. An EVCS may be reserved through the Parking Services office for special event parking.
D. CWU assumes no responsibility or liability for damage to vehicles using an EVCS.
E. No person may use non-EVCS electrical outlets of any facility owned and/or operated by CWU for vehicle charging except for vehicles that are owned or leased by CWU.
F. A violation of these rules may result in issuance of a parking infraction.
History:
Responsibility: Finance & Administration Division; Authority: ELT/UPAC; Reviewed/Endorsed by: ELT/UPAC; Review/Effective Date: 11/09/2022; Approved by: A. James Wohlpart, President
Reformatted and Assigned new Policy Number - Previous Policy CWUP 2-50-025, June 2025