HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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Article - Transportation

[Subtitle 2. Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection]

[23-201.

In this subtitle, "emission standard" means a
requirement that limits the quantity, quality, rate, or
concentration of emissions from a motor vehicle.

"Emission standard" includes a requirement that relates
to the operation or maintenance of a motor vehicle to
assure continuous emission reduction.]

-4-23-202.

(a)  The Administration, by October 1, 1979, shall
publish, in the Maryland Register, proposed rules and
regulations providing, to the extent required by federal
law, for the establishment of an emissions inspection
program to commence no earlier than July 1, 1980 and no
later than December 31, 1982. Prior to the drafting of the
rules and regulations, the Administration shall hold a
minimum of two public hearings, one in the Baltimore
metropolitan area and one in the Washington, D. C.
metropolitan area in Maryland for the purpose of receiving
public comments. The Administration shall submit the
proposed rules and regulations to each house of the General
Assembly not later than the 15th day of the regular session
of the General Assembly in 1980. The rules and regulations
shall provide that as of December 31, 1981 the emissions
program is a voluntary one conducted by the Administration
in various areas of the State. Public education and
awareness programs shall be conducted on a. regular basis to
inform the citizens concerning the benefits of the emissions
program. After December 31, 1982, JUNE 30, 1983, the
program shall be mandatory for all motor vehicles in the
State not otherwise exempted. Unless legislation
establishing a different program is enacted in the 1980
Session, the proposed rules and regulations, with any
amendments that shall have been concurred in by joint
resolution of the General Assembly, shall take effect as
provided in the rules and regulations.

(b)  The program shall require that an inspection
system be established in this State to provide for annual
inspection, under a schedule adopted by the Administrator,
of those motor vehicles required to be inspected.

(c)  The inspection system shall consist of inspection
facilities established in strategic locations that will best
serve the public convenience.

(d)  The rules and regulations shall provide that the
Administration: