Current through Register 1538, January 3, 2025
Section 26.05 - Eligibility(1)General Eligibility Criteria. An Applicant may qualify for a MOR-EV voucher or rebate subject to the limitations in 225 CMR 26.05. (a)Residency. The Applicant shall provide appropriate proof of residency for Massachusetts. 1. If applying as an individual, an Applicant shall provide a copy of a Massachusetts driver's license or other valid form of Massachusetts residency as approved by the Department and collected by the Program Administrator.2. If applying as an eligible entity, such as a corporation, nonprofit, or other eligible type, an Applicant shall provide a copy of a local business license, articles of incorporation, or other formation document filed with the Massachusetts Secretary of State. Other forms of documentation to establish Massachusetts residency, such as a written attestation, may be accepted by the Department on a case-by-case basis.3. If the Applicant is an interstate carrier registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP), Massachusetts must be listed on the Cab Card.(b)Ownership. Applicants and Vehicle End Users must agree to the Ownership Period requirements as set out in the MOR-EV Program, including a minimum of 36 consecutive months beginning immediately after the vehicle purchase or lease for New or Used Vehicles up to 10,000 pounds GVWR, and 48 months for New or Used Vehicles 10,001 pounds GVWR and above. If the Applicant or Vehicle End User are found to be in breach of this requirement, the Department may require the return of some or all of the rebate funds or may disqualify the Applicant or Vehicle End User from additional participation in the MOR-EV Program. Additional actions may be taken at the Department's discretion. See225 CMR 26.10 for information on appeals and exemptions.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1503, eff. 8/8/2023 (EMERGENCY).Amended by Mass Register Issue 1507, eff. 10/27/2023.