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2012 SESSION
SB 502 Motor vehicle emissions inspections; privatizes services now provided by DEQ, etc.
Introduced by: Richard L. Saslaw | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Emissions inspections. Privatizes services now provided by the Department of Environmental Quality related to vehicle emissions inspections. The bill also updates authorized testing equipment and allows use of wireless systems and on-road emissions testing. The bill also has a delayed effective date and is identical to HB 805.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Emissions inspections. Privatizes services now provided by the Department of Environmental Quality related to vehicle emissions inspections. The bill also updates authorized testing equipment, allows use of wireless systems to increase convenience, and replaces program validation required by the Clean Air Act with randomly assigned free emissions tests performed when vehicles undergo state safety inspection. Savings generated are dedicated to transportation maintenance projects. The bill removes language related to emissions testing in the Richmond area and establishes an enhanced emissions inspection program for areas other than Northern Virginia. Surplus funds from the program are dedicated to transportation maintenance in those localities required to have basic emissions inspections.