Maine LD1242 incentivizes solar carport canopy construction at highway picnic areas and allows tax amortization for related equipment.
Maine LD1242 directs the Department of Transportation to lease highway picnic areas for solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations at no cost. It also allows individuals who construct solar carport canopies housing electric vehicle charging stations to amortize the sales and use tax on materials and equipment. The bill defines "solar carport canopy" as a structure with solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations. The bureau can adopt rules to implement these provisions.
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