Revision: Feb. 16, 2024, 3:19 p.m.
Rep. Sellers, Graf. 18
February 12, 2024
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11/02
Amendment to HB 1403
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to temporary waivers for vehicle emission control equipment.
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Motor Vehicles; Emission Control Equipment; Waiver Period Extended. Amend RSA 266:59-b, V to read as follows:
V. If a vehicle fails the EPA OBD II test and it passes all other inspection requirements under this chapter, then it shall be issued a temporary waiver that permits its operation for [60] 120 days from the date of issuance, in order to make required repairs. A vehicle shall be eligible for only one such waiver during its inspection cycle. The department shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, that have the effect of establishing the broadest possible waivers for consumers consistent with 40 C.F.R. sections 51.350 through 51.373. It is the intent of the legislature to provide appropriate waivers to persons for whom the making of OBD II repairs would constitute economic hardship. The committee established in paragraph VII shall make recommendations for such waivers and the department shall consider such recommendations during the rulemaking process required by this paragraph.
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill extends the repair period for vehicles that fail the OBD II test to 120 days.