Rule 391-3-20-.16. Extensions and Reciprocal Inspections. Amended

1. (1) Owners of vehicles which are temporarily stationed in a location which is outside the covered counties, and which cannot obtain a reciprocal inspection by another State's emission inspection program, or be easily brought to the covered counties for inspection may request an extension of time to comply. Each request for an extension shall include current proof that the vehicle and owner are stationed outside the covered counties, e.g., military orders, school registration or other documentation acceptable to EPD. Extensions may be granted for up to one year.
2. (2) Vehicles stationed outside the covered counties may comply with the inspection requirement by passing a reciprocal emission inspection from an inspection program approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
3. (3) Extensions may be granted by EPD, the Management Contractor or an authorized agent of EPD.
4. (4) Extensions are valid for no more than one inspection term and shall be used for no more than one registration renewal.

Note: Correction of typographical error in Rule 391-3-20-.16 title on SOS Rules and Regulations website, as requested by the Agency. "Extensions, Reciprocal Inspections" corrected to "Extensions and Reciprocal Inspections. Amended", as amended by filing May 30, 2014; eff. Jun. 19, 2014. Effective February 7, 2019.

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

History. Original Rule entitled "Waivers" adopted. F. Nov. 1, 1993; eff. Nov. 21, 1993.

Amended: Rule retitled "Extensions, Reciprocal Tests." 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Repealed: New Rule, same title, adopted.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-.16 adopted. F. June 4, 1996; eff. May 29, 1996, the date of adoption.

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

Amended: F. June 3, 1997; eff. June 23, 1997.

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

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

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

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Extensions and Reciprocal Inspections" adopted. F. Dec. 20, 2004; eff. Jan. 9, 2005.

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