(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a charging unit installed in this state must be operated on the electric vehicle supply provider's digital network in compliance with manufacturer specifications, the Code, and this chapter:(1) not later than January 1, 2030, if the charging unit is installed before March 1, 2025, or is a legacy charger; or(2) when the charging unit begins operating on the provider's digital network if the charging unit is installed on or after March 1, 2025.(b) Unless exempted by the Code or this chapter, any public charging unit installed after December 1, 2024, for commercial use, and funded by a public grant or state rebate program must be equipped with a charging connector or plug type that is widely compatible with as many types of electric vehicles as practicable. Providers are not required to comply with this subsection until January 1, 2030.