Emissions Inspections

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This is Article 22 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Emissions Inspections.” It is part of Chapter 10 “Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety”, which is part of Subtitle III “Operation”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”.

It’s comprised of the following 22 sections.

§ 46.2-1176 Definitions
§ 46.2-1177 Emissions inspection program
§ 46.2-1177.1 Inspection program coordinator; agreement for services
§ 46.2-1178 Administration and scope of emissions inspection program
§ 46.2-1178.1 On-road testing of motor vehicle emissions; authority to adopt regulations; civil charges
§ 46.2-1178.2 Repair of certain vehicles not in compliance with standards established by the Board; payment of repairs from Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Fund
§ 46.2-1179 Board to adopt emissions standards
§ 46.2-1179.1 Board to adopt clean alternative fuel fleet standards for motor vehicles; penalty
§ 46.2-1180 Board to adopt regulations; exemption of certain motor vehicles
§ 46.2-1181 Emissions inspection; cost of repairs; waivers
§ 46.2-1182 Emissions inspection fees; exemption
§ 46.2-1182.1 Additional registration fee; exemption
§ 46.2-1182.2 Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Fund established; use of moneys
§ 46.2-1183 Emissions inspection required prior to registration of certain vehicles; records
§ 46.2-1183.1 Repealed
§ 46.2-1184 Fleet emissions inspection stations
§ 46.2-1185 Investigation of inspection stations; revocation or suspension of permits for emissions inspection stations
§ 46.2-1186 False certificate
§ 46.2-1187 Penalties
§ 46.2-1187.1 Right of entry
§ 46.2-1187.2 Compelling compliance with regulations and order of Board; penalty
§ 46.2-1187.3 Vehicles used for investigations