Rule 391-3-20-.13. Certificate of Emission Inspection

1. (1) Inspectors shall provide the motorist or owner of a vehicle which has received an emission inspection a Certificate of Emission Inspection. The Certificate shall be in a form approved by EPD and printed by the GAS such that the information on the Certificate is sharp, clear, legible, and suitable for copying. The Certificate shall include:

   1. (a) the Vehicle Identification Number;
   2. (b) the license plate number and state;
   3. (c) the vehicle make and model year;
   4. (d) the inspection date and time;
   5. (e) the inspection type (initial, after-repairs reinspection);
   6. (f) the inspection fee;
   7. (g) vehicle odometer reading;
   8. (h) fuel type;
   9. (i) the inspection results for the on-board diagnostic check with engine RPM, fuel cap verification, and tampering inspection;
   10. (j) the applicable standards;
   11. (k) the pass or fail status for each test, and for the complete emission inspection;
   12. (l) the vehicle engine size and number of cylinders;
   13. (m) the inspection station's name, physical address, public access telephone number, and Certificate of Authorization number;
   14. (n) Certificate of Emission Inspection number:
   15. (o) the inspector's Certificate number, name, and signature; and
   16. (p) any other information required by EPD.

2. (2) In the case of a vehicle that fails the emission inspection, in addition to the failing Certificate of Emission Inspection, the inspector shall provide to the vehicle owner:

   1. (a) information on the possible availability of warranty emission system repairs and information provided by EPD or the Management Contractor on repairs which may be useful in repairing failed vehicles. Subject to the availability of this information supplied by the EPA, and revised test system software, EPD may modify or waive this requirement; and
   2. (b) an Emissions Repair Form. This form, provided by EPD or the Management Contractor (via the GCAF website at www.cleanairforce.com) or the GAS shall include a checklist of common repairs and spaces for the repair technician to insert: his or her name; the business name, address, and telephone number; and the cost of repairs.
3. (3) Station owners shall purchase E-Certs from EPD or the Management Contractor at a price established by this Subject. The method for fee collection and E-Cert distribution shall be as established by EPD.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Section 12-9-40, et seq., as amended.

History. Original Rule entitled "Emission Inspection Sticker" adopted. F. Nov. 1, 1993; eff. Nov. 21, 1993.

Amended: Rule retitled "Certificate of Emission Inspection." F. Aug. 31, 1994; eff. Sept. 20, 1994.

Repealed: New Rule, same title adopted. F. Aug. 28, 1995; eff. Sept. 17, 1995.

Amended: ER. 391-3-20-0.33-.13 adopted. F. June 4, 1996; eff. May 29, 1996.

Amended: Permanent Rule adopted. F. Aug. 26, 1996; eff. Sept. 15, 1996.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Certificate of Emissions Inspection" adopted. F. Mar. 27, 1998; eff. Apr. 16, 1998.

Amended: F. Aug. 27, 1998; eff. Sept. 16, 1998.

Amended: F. Sept. 17, 1999; eff. Oct. 7, 1999.

Amended: F. Dec. 2, 1999; eff. Dec. 22, 1999.

Amended: F. Dec. 8, 2000; eff. Dec. 28, 2000.

Amended: F. June 28, 2001; eff. July 18, 2001.

Amended: F. Dec. 6, 2001; eff. Dec. 26, 2001.

Amended: F. Dec. 20, 2004; eff. Jan. 9, 2005.

Amended: F. May 30, 2014; eff. June 19, 2014.

Amended: F. Mar. 8, 2018; eff. Mar. 28, 2018.

Amended: F. Mar. 30, 2022; eff. Apr. 19, 2022.

Amended: F. Feb. 6, 2024; eff. Feb. 26, 2024.

Amended: F. Dec. 4, 2025; eff. Dec. 24, 2025.