2006 Code of Virginia § 46.2-1181 - Emissions inspection; cost of repairs; waivers

46.2-1181. Emissions inspection; cost of repairs; waivers.

A. A motor vehicle shall qualify for an emissions inspection waiver in theevent that such vehicle has failed an initial inspection and subsequentlyfailed a reinspection if the owner provides written proof that (i) at leastthe amount specified in this section has been spent by the owner on themaintenance and repair of the vehicle's engine and emission control systemand related equipment and (ii) any emission control system or part thereofwhich has been removed, damaged, or rendered inoperable by any act enumeratedin 46.2-1048 has been replaced and restored to operating condition.

B. The Director shall establish and revise, as necessary, specifications andprocedures for motor vehicle maintenance and repair of pollution controldevices and systems.

C. For the purposes of subsection A of this section:

For motor vehicles subject to emissions inspections under subsection A of 46.2-1178, cost limitations on repairs under the emissions inspectionprogram, including parts and labor, but excluding costs of repairs covered bywarranties shall be $175 for pre-1980 model vehicles and $200 for 1980 andnewer vehicles.

For motor vehicles subject to emissions inspections under subsection C of 46.2-1178, the cost limitations shall be a base amount of $450 per vehicleusing 1990, or a later date if allowed by federal regulations and approved bythe Board, as the base year and annually adjusted by the Consumer PriceIndex. The Board may phase in waiver amounts.

Repairs credited toward this waiver must be done by a repair techniciancertified in accordance with 46.2-1180. Repairs shall include parts andlabor.

D. For the purposes of subsection A of this section, for motor vehiclessubject to emissions inspections under subsection B of 46.2-1178, the costlimitations on repairs under the emissions inspection program, includingparts and labor but excluding costs of repairs covered by warranties, shallbe:

1. $75 for pre-1981 vehicles; and

2. $200 for 1981 and newer vehicles.

(1980, c. 469, 46.1-326.7; 1988, c. 806; 1989, cc. 722, 727; 1993, cc. 995,998; 1993, Sp. Sess., c. 2; 1995, cc. 836, 851.)