{"formats":[{"name":"JSON","format":"json","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-json\/46.2-1178.json"},{"name":"Plain Text","format":"text","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-text\/46.2-1178.txt"},{"name":"XML","format":"xml","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-xml\/46.2-1178.xml"},{"name":"HTML","format":"html","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-html\/46.2-1178.html"}],"law_id":54705,"edition_id":1,"section_id":54705,"structure_id":13715,"section_number":"46.2-1178","catch_line":"Administration and scope of emissions inspection program","history":"1980, c. 469, \u00a7 46.1-326.4; 1988, c. 806; 1989, c. 727; 1993, cc. 995, 998; 1993, Sp. Sess., c. 2; 1994, c. 838; 1995, cc. 836, 851; 1997, c. 507; 2002, c. 710; 2004, c. 915; 2012, cc. 216, 824; 2013, c. 634.","full_text":"A\n\nExcept as otherwise provided in this section, the emissions inspection program provided for in this article shall apply to motor vehicles having actual gross weights of 8,500 pounds or less that are registered in the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William, and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. The provisions of this subsection shall expire when the provisions of subsection C of this section become effective.B\n\nAn emissions inspection program as required by regulations adopted by the Board under this article shall apply to motor vehicles that have actual gross weights of 8,500 pounds or less and are registered or operated primarily, as defined by the Board in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.), in the Counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico and the Cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and Richmond. Such emissions inspection program shall be a basic, test and repair program with the greatest number of inspection facilities consistent with the consumer protection and fee provisions herein as consistent with the federal Clean Air Act.\n\t\t\tThe provisions of this subsection shall apply but not necessarily be limited to (i) motor vehicles owned by governmental entities, (ii) motor vehicles owned by military personnel residing in those localities, (iii) motor vehicles owned by leasing or rental companies, and (iv) motor vehicles owned or leased by employees of the federal government and operated on a federal installation. The provisions of this subsection shall become effective July 1, 1995. The Board may promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this article, but such regulations shall not require inspections in the localities mentioned in this subsection prior to the later of: (i) July 1, 1996; or (ii) the date on which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act, formally and in writing approves this program for such localities or on such later date as may be provided by regulations of the Board.B1\n\nThe emissions inspection program provided for in this article shall not apply to any qualified hybrid motor vehicle if such vehicle obtains a rating from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of at least (i) 50 miles per gallon during city fuel economy tests or (ii) 48 miles per gallon during city fuel economy tests for hybrid vehicles with a model year of 2008 or 2009, unless remote sensing devices indicate the hybrid vehicle may not meet current emissions standards. The Board shall adopt such regulations as may be required to implement this exemption.C\n\nThe emissions inspection program provided for in this subsection shall be a test and repair enhanced emissions inspection program with the greatest number of inspection facilities consistent with the consumer protection and fee provisions herein and shall include on-road testing, remote sensing devices, and an on-road clean screen program. Any enhanced emissions inspection program provided for in this article shall apply to motor vehicles that have actual gross weights of 10,000 pounds or less that were actually manufactured or designated by the manufacturer as a model manufactured in a calendar year less than 25 calendar years prior to January 1 of the present calendar year and are registered or operated primarily, as defined by the Board in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) in the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. On and after July 1, 2012, and before July 1, 2013, an on-road clean screen program shall be limited to no more than 10 percent of the motor vehicles described in this subsection which are eligible for emissions inspection during the applicable 12-month period. On and after July 1, 2013, and before July 1, 2014, an on-road clean screen program shall be limited to no more than 20 percent of the motor vehicles described in this subsection which are eligible for emissions inspection during the applicable 12-month period. On and after July 1, 2014, an on-road clean screen program shall be limited to no more than 30 percent of the motor vehicles described in this subsection which are eligible for emissions inspection during the applicable 12-month period. An on-road clean screen program or a validation program utilizing remote sensing equipment shall not be considered emissions inspection stations. The Board may reduce the percentage of vehicles eligible to participate in the on-road clean screen program as is necessary to meet applicable air quality requirements under the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq., as amended. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 46.2-1176, the Board shall designate remote sensing equipment as authorized testing equipment pursuant to this section.\n\t\t\tThe provisions of this subsection shall apply but not necessarily be limited to (i) motor vehicles owned by governmental entities, (ii) motor vehicles owned by military personnel residing in those localities, (iii) vehicles owned by leasing or rental companies, and (iv) motor vehicles owned or leased by employees of the federal government and operated on a federal installation.\n\t\t\tThe provisions of this subsection shall be effective January 1, 1996, or on such later date as may be provided by regulations of the Board. However, the provisions of this subsection may become effective immediately provided that (a) the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act, formally and in writing approves the program for such localities; (b) the Governor determines in writing that expedited promulgation of such regulations is in the best interest of the Commonwealth, determining that such shall constitute an “emergency situation” pursuant to § 2.2-4011; and (c) the Governor authorizes the Board to promulgate the regulations as emergency regulations in accordance with this section.D\n\nAny emissions inspection program regulations in effect at the time amendments to this section become effective shall remain in effect until the Board promulgates new regulations or amends or repeals existing regulations in accordance with this section.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":200822,"text":"Except as otherwise provided in this section, the emissions inspection program provided for in this article shall apply to motor vehicles having actual gross weights of 8,500 pounds or less that are registered in the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William, and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. The provisions of this subsection shall expire when the provisions of subsection C of this section become effective.","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"B"},"1":{"id":200823,"text":"An emissions inspection program as required by regulations adopted by the Board under this article shall apply to motor vehicles that have actual gross weights of 8,500 pounds or less and are registered or operated primarily, as defined by the Board in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.), in the Counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico and the Cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and Richmond. Such emissions inspection program shall be a basic, test and repair program with the greatest number of inspection facilities consistent with the consumer protection and fee provisions herein as consistent with the federal Clean Air Act.\n\t\t\tThe provisions of this subsection shall apply but not necessarily be limited to (i) motor vehicles owned by governmental entities, (ii) motor vehicles owned by military personnel residing in those localities, (iii) motor vehicles owned by leasing or rental companies, and (iv) motor vehicles owned or leased by employees of the federal government and operated on a federal installation. The provisions of this subsection shall become effective July 1, 1995. The Board may promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this article, but such regulations shall not require inspections in the localities mentioned in this subsection prior to the later of: (i) July 1, 1996; or (ii) the date on which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act, formally and in writing approves this program for such localities or on such later date as may be provided by regulations of the Board.","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"B1"},"2":{"id":200824,"text":"The emissions inspection program provided for in this article shall not apply to any qualified hybrid motor vehicle if such vehicle obtains a rating from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of at least (i) 50 miles per gallon during city fuel economy tests or (ii) 48 miles per gallon during city fuel economy tests for hybrid vehicles with a model year of 2008 or 2009, unless remote sensing devices indicate the hybrid vehicle may not meet current emissions standards. The Board shall adopt such regulations as may be required to implement this exemption.","type":"section","prefixes":["B1"],"prefix":"B1","entire_prefix":"B1","prefix_anchor":"B1","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"C"},"3":{"id":200825,"text":"The emissions inspection program provided for in this subsection shall be a test and repair enhanced emissions inspection program with the greatest number of inspection facilities consistent with the consumer protection and fee provisions herein and shall include on-road testing, remote sensing devices, and an on-road clean screen program. Any enhanced emissions inspection program provided for in this article shall apply to motor vehicles that have actual gross weights of 10,000 pounds or less that were actually manufactured or designated by the manufacturer as a model manufactured in a calendar year less than 25 calendar years prior to January 1 of the present calendar year and are registered or operated primarily, as defined by the Board in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) in the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. On and after July 1, 2012, and before July 1, 2013, an on-road clean screen program shall be limited to no more than 10 percent of the motor vehicles described in this subsection which are eligible for emissions inspection during the applicable 12-month period. On and after July 1, 2013, and before July 1, 2014, an on-road clean screen program shall be limited to no more than 20 percent of the motor vehicles described in this subsection which are eligible for emissions inspection during the applicable 12-month period. On and after July 1, 2014, an on-road clean screen program shall be limited to no more than 30 percent of the motor vehicles described in this subsection which are eligible for emissions inspection during the applicable 12-month period. An on-road clean screen program or a validation program utilizing remote sensing equipment shall not be considered emissions inspection stations. The Board may reduce the percentage of vehicles eligible to participate in the on-road clean screen program as is necessary to meet applicable air quality requirements under the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq., as amended. 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However, the provisions of this subsection may become effective immediately provided that (a) the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act, formally and in writing approves the program for such localities; (b) the Governor determines in writing that expedited promulgation of such regulations is in the best interest of the Commonwealth, determining that such shall constitute an “emergency situation” pursuant to § 2.2-4011; and (c) the Governor authorizes the Board to promulgate the regulations as emergency regulations in accordance with this section.","type":"section","prefixes":["C"],"prefix":"C","entire_prefix":"C","prefix_anchor":"C","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B1","next_prefix":"D"},"4":{"id":200826,"text":"Any emissions inspection program regulations in effect at the time amendments to this section become effective shall remain in effect until the Board promulgates new regulations or amends or repeals existing regulations in accordance with this section.","type":"section","prefixes":["D"],"prefix":"D","entire_prefix":"D","prefix_anchor":"D","level":1,"prior_prefix":"C"}},"ancestry":[{"id":13715,"edition_id":1,"name":"Emissions Inspections","identifier":"22","label":"article","depth":4,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12828,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:45:38","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:45:38","permalink":{"id":229269,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":13715,"identifier":"22","token":"46.2\/III\/10\/22","url":"\/46.2\/III\/10\/22\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12828,"edition_id":1,"name":"Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety","identifier":"10","label":"chapter","depth":3,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12827,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:55","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:55","permalink":{"id":228599,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12828,"identifier":"10","token":"46.2\/III\/10","url":"\/46.2\/III\/10\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12827,"edition_id":1,"name":"Operation","identifier":"III","label":"subtitle","depth":2,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12770,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:55","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:55","permalink":{"id":228597,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12827,"identifier":"III","token":"46.2\/III","url":"\/46.2\/III\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12770,"edition_id":1,"name":"Motor Vehicles","identifier":"46.2","label":"title","depth":1,"order_by":1,"parent_id":null,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:52","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:52","permalink":{"id":225289,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12770,"identifier":"46.2","token":"46.2","url":"\/46.2\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}}],"structure_contents":[{"id":80818,"structure_id":13715,"section_number":"46.2-1176","catch_line":"Definitions","url":"\/46.2-1176\/","token":"46.2\/III\/10\/22\/46.2-1176","metadata":false},{"id":66550,"structure_id":13715,"section_number":"46.2-1177","catch_line":"Emissions inspection program","url":"\/46.2-1177\/","token":"46.2\/III\/10\/22\/46.2-1177","metadata":false},{"id":75375,"structure_id":13715,"section_number":"46.2-1177.1","catch_line":"Inspection program coordinator; 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This law was first created in 1980. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 469 of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1980 \u201cActs\u201d aren\u2019t available online. It has been modified 10 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1988, chapter 806; in 1989, chapter 727; in 1993, chapters 995 and 998; in 1994, chapter 838<\/a>; in 1995, chapters 836<\/a> and 851<\/a>; in 1997, chapter 507<\/a>; in 2002, chapter 710<\/a>; in 2004, chapter 915<\/a>; in 2012, chapters 216<\/a> and 824<\/a>; in 2013, chapter 634<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":66550,"section_number":"46.2-1177","catch_line":"Emissions inspection program","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1177\/"},{"id":79941,"section_number":"46.2-1178.1","catch_line":"On-road testing of motor vehicle emissions; authority to adopt regulations; civil charges","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1178.1\/"},{"id":81748,"section_number":"46.2-1180","catch_line":"Board to adopt regulations; exemption of certain motor vehicles","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1180\/"},{"id":83623,"section_number":"46.2-1181","catch_line":"Emissions inspection; cost of repairs; waivers","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1181\/"},{"id":73645,"section_number":"46.2-1182","catch_line":"Emissions inspection fees; exemption","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1182\/"},{"id":78153,"section_number":"46.2-1182.2","catch_line":"Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Fund established; use of moneys","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1182.2\/"},{"id":77524,"section_number":"46.2-1183","catch_line":"Emissions inspection required prior to registration of certain vehicles; records","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1183\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":86911,"section_number":"2.2-4000","catch_line":"Short title; purpose","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-4000\/"},{"id":66162,"section_number":"2.2-4011","catch_line":"Emergency regulations; publication; exceptions","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-4011\/"},{"id":80818,"section_number":"46.2-1176","catch_line":"Definitions","order_by":null,"url":"\/46.2-1176\/"}],"permalink":{"id":229283,"object_type":"law","relational_id":54705,"identifier":"46.2-1178","token":"46.2\/III\/10\/22\/46.2-1178","url":"\/46.2-1178\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/46.2-1178\/","token":"46.2\/III\/10\/22\/46.2-1178","dublin_core":{"Title":"Administration and scope of emissions inspection program","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 46.2-1178","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> Except as otherwise provided in this section, the emissions inspection program provided for in this article shall apply to motor vehicles<\/span> having actual gross weights<\/span> of 8,500 pounds or less that are registered in the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William, and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. The provisions of this subsection shall expire when the provisions of subsection C of this section become effective. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> An emissions inspection program as required by regulations adopted by the Board<\/span> under this article shall apply to motor vehicles<\/span> that have actual gross weights<\/span> of 8,500 pounds or less and are registered or operated primarily, as defined by the Board<\/span> in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000<\/a> et seq.), in the Counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico and the Cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and Richmond. Such emissions inspection program shall be a basic, test and repair<\/span> program<\/span> with the greatest number of inspection facilities consistent with the consumer protection and fee provisions herein as consistent with the federal Clean Air Act.\n\t\t\tThe provisions of this subsection shall apply but not necessarily be limited to (i) motor vehicles<\/span> owned by governmental entities, (ii) motor vehicles<\/span> owned by military personnel residing in those localities, (iii) motor vehicles<\/span> owned by leasing or rental companies, and (iv) motor vehicles<\/span> owned or leased by employees of the federal government and operated on a federal installation. The provisions of this subsection shall become effective July 1, 1995. The Board<\/span> may promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this article, but such regulations shall not require inspections in the localities mentioned in this subsection prior to the later of: (i) July 1, 1996; or (ii) the date on which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act, formally and in writing approves this program for such localities or on such later date as may be provided by regulations of the Board<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B1.<\/span> The emissions inspection program provided for in this article shall not apply to any qualified hybrid motor vehicle<\/span> if such vehicle obtains a rating from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of at least (i) 50 miles per gallon during city fuel economy tests or (ii) 48 miles per gallon during city fuel economy tests for hybrid vehicles with a model year of 2008 or 2009, unless remote sensing<\/span> devices indicate the hybrid vehicle may not meet current emissions standards. The Board<\/span> shall adopt such regulations as may be required to implement this exemption. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> The emissions inspection program provided for in this subsection shall be a test and repair<\/span> enhanced emissions inspection program<\/span> with the greatest number of inspection facilities consistent with the consumer protection and fee provisions herein and shall include on-road testing<\/span>, remote sensing<\/span> devices, and an on-road clean screen program<\/span>. Any enhanced emissions inspection program<\/span> provided for in this article shall apply to motor vehicles<\/span> that have actual gross weights<\/span> of 10,000 pounds or less that were actually manufactured or designated by the manufacturer as a model manufactured in a calendar year less than 25 calendar years prior to January 1 of the present calendar year and are registered or operated primarily, as defined by the Board<\/span> in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000<\/a> et seq.) in the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. On and after July 1, 2012, and before July 1, 2013, an on-road clean screen program<\/span> shall be limited to no more than 10 percent of the motor vehicles<\/span> described in this subsection which are eligible for emissions inspection during the applicable 12-month period. On and after July 1, 2013, and before July 1, 2014, an on-road clean screen program<\/span> shall be limited to no more than 20 percent of the motor vehicles<\/span> described in this subsection which are eligible for emissions inspection during the applicable 12-month period. On and after July 1, 2014, an on-road clean screen program<\/span> shall be limited to no more than 30 percent of the motor vehicles<\/span> described in this subsection which are eligible for emissions inspection during the applicable 12-month period. An on-road clean screen program<\/span> or a validation program<\/span> utilizing remote sensing<\/span> equipment shall not be considered emissions inspection stations<\/span>. The Board<\/span> may reduce the percentage of vehicles eligible to participate in the on-road clean screen program<\/span> as is necessary to meet applicable air quality requirements under the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq., as amended. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 46.2-1176<\/a>, the Board<\/span> shall designate remote sensing<\/span> equipment as authorized testing equipment pursuant to this section.\n\t\t\tThe provisions of this subsection shall apply but not necessarily be limited to (i) motor vehicles<\/span> owned by governmental entities, (ii) motor vehicles<\/span> owned by military personnel residing in those localities, (iii) vehicles owned by leasing or rental companies, and (iv) motor vehicles<\/span> owned or leased by employees of the federal government and operated on a federal installation.\n\t\t\tThe provisions of this subsection shall be effective January 1, 1996, or on such later date as may be provided by regulations of the Board<\/span>. However, the provisions of this subsection may become effective immediately provided that (a) the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act, formally and in writing approves the program for such localities; (b) the Governor determines in writing that expedited promulgation of such regulations is in the best interest of the Commonwealth, determining that such shall constitute an “emergency situation” pursuant to § 2.2-4011<\/a>; and (c) the Governor authorizes the Board<\/span> to promulgate the regulations as emergency regulations in accordance with this section. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> Any emissions inspection program regulations in effect at the time amendments to this section become effective shall remain in effect until the Board<\/span> promulgates new regulations or amends<\/span> or repeals existing regulations in accordance with this section. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nADMINISTRATION AND SCOPE OF EMISSIONS INSPECTION PROGRAM (\u00a7 46.2-1178)\n\nA. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the emissions inspection\nprogram provided for in this article shall apply to motor vehicles having actual\ngross weights of 8,500 pounds or less that are registered in the Counties of\nArlington, Fairfax, and Prince William, and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax,\nFalls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. The provisions of this subsection\nshall expire when the provisions of subsection C of this section become\neffective.\n\nB. An emissions inspection program as required by regulations adopted by the\nBoard under this article shall apply to motor vehicles that have actual gross\nweights of 8,500 pounds or less and are registered or operated primarily, as\ndefined by the Board in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative\nProcess Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.), in the Counties of Chesterfield, Hanover,\nand Henrico and the Cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and Richmond. Such\nemissions inspection program shall be a basic, test and repair program with the\ngreatest number of inspection facilities consistent with the consumer protection\nand fee provisions herein as consistent with the federal Clean Air Act.\n\t\t\tThe provisions of this subsection shall apply but not necessarily be limited\nto (i) motor vehicles owned by governmental entities, (ii) motor vehicles owned\nby military personnel residing in those localities, (iii) motor vehicles owned\nby leasing or rental companies, and (iv) motor vehicles owned or leased by\nemployees of the federal government and operated on a federal installation. The\nprovisions of this subsection shall become effective July 1, 1995. The Board may\npromulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this article, but such\nregulations shall not require inspections in the localities mentioned in this\nsubsection prior to the later of: (i) July 1, 1996; or (ii) the date on which\nthe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act,\nformally and in writing approves this program for such localities or on such\nlater date as may be provided by regulations of the Board.\n\nB1. The emissions inspection program provided for in this article shall not\napply to any qualified hybrid motor vehicle if such vehicle obtains a rating\nfrom the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of at least (i) 50 miles per\ngallon during city fuel economy tests or (ii) 48 miles per gallon during city\nfuel economy tests for hybrid vehicles with a model year of 2008 or 2009, unless\nremote sensing devices indicate the hybrid vehicle may not meet current\nemissions standards. The Board shall adopt such regulations as may be required\nto implement this exemption.\n\nC. The emissions inspection program provided for in this subsection shall be a\ntest and repair enhanced emissions inspection program with the greatest number\nof inspection facilities consistent with the consumer protection and fee\nprovisions herein and shall include on-road testing, remote sensing devices, and\nan on-road clean screen program. Any enhanced emissions inspection program\nprovided for in this article shall apply to motor vehicles that have actual\ngross weights of 10,000 pounds or less that were actually manufactured or\ndesignated by the manufacturer as a model manufactured in a calendar year less\nthan 25 calendar years prior to January 1 of the present calendar year and are\nregistered or operated primarily, as defined by the Board in accordance with the\nprovisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) in the\nCounties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford and the\nCities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. On and\nafter July 1, 2012, and before July 1, 2013, an on-road clean screen program\nshall be limited to no more than 10 percent of the motor vehicles described in\nthis subsection which are eligible for emissions inspection during the\napplicable 12-month period. On and after July 1, 2013, and before July 1, 2014,\nan on-road clean screen program shall be limited to no more than 20 percent of\nthe motor vehicles described in this subsection which are eligible for emissions\ninspection during the applicable 12-month period. On and after July 1, 2014, an\non-road clean screen program shall be limited to no more than 30 percent of the\nmotor vehicles described in this subsection which are eligible for emissions\ninspection during the applicable 12-month period. An on-road clean screen\nprogram or a validation program utilizing remote sensing equipment shall not be\nconsidered emissions inspection stations. The Board may reduce the percentage of\nvehicles eligible to participate in the on-road clean screen program as is\nnecessary to meet applicable air quality requirements under the federal Clean\nAir Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq., as amended. Notwithstanding the\nprovisions of § 46.2-1176, the Board shall designate remote sensing\nequipment as authorized testing equipment pursuant to this section.\n\t\t\tThe provisions of this subsection shall apply but not necessarily be limited\nto (i) motor vehicles owned by governmental entities, (ii) motor vehicles owned\nby military personnel residing in those localities, (iii) vehicles owned by\nleasing or rental companies, and (iv) motor vehicles owned or leased by\nemployees of the federal government and operated on a federal installation.\n\t\t\tThe provisions of this subsection shall be effective January 1, 1996, or on\nsuch later date as may be provided by regulations of the Board. However, the\nprovisions of this subsection may become effective immediately provided that (a)\nthe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act,\nformally and in writing approves the program for such localities; (b) the\nGovernor determines in writing that expedited promulgation of such regulations\nis in the best interest of the Commonwealth, determining that such shall\nconstitute an “emergency situation” pursuant to § 2.2-4011; and\n(c) the Governor authorizes the Board to promulgate the regulations as emergency\nregulations in accordance with this section.\n\nD. Any emissions inspection program regulations in effect at the time amendments\nto this section become effective shall remain in effect until the Board\npromulgates new regulations or amends or repeals existing regulations in\naccordance with this section.\n\nHISTORY: 1980, c. 469, \u00a7 46.1-326.4; 1988, c. 806; 1989, c. 727; 1993, cc. 995,\n998; 1993, Sp. Sess., c. 2; 1994, c. 838; 1995, cc. 836, 851; 1997, c. 507;\n2002, c. 710; 2004, c. 915; 2012, cc. 216, 824; 2013, c. 634.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}