The Mayor:
(1) Shall establish and maintain a low-emissions vehicle program by adopting California emissions standards and compliance requirements applicable to vehicles of model year 2012, and each model year thereafter, pursuant to section 177 of the Clean Air Act, approved August 7, 1977 (91 Stat. 750; 42 U.S.C. § 7507);
(2) May adopt, by rule, motor vehicle emissions inspection, recall, and warranty requirements;
(3) May work in cooperation with, and enter into agreements with, other states to administer requirements of the program;
(4) Shall work in conjunction with other states to promote and facilitate the regional adoption of similar low-emissions vehicle programs; and
(5) Shall educate the residents of the District on the requirements of any adopted low-emissions vehicle program.
(May 13, 2008, D.C. Law 17-151, § 2, 55 DCR 3450.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
Law 17-151 the "Clean Cars Act of 2008", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No.17-99 which was referred to the Committee on Public Works and Environment. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on February 5, 2008, and March 4, 2008, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on March 19, 2008, it was assigned Act No. 17-323 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 17-151 became effective on May 13, 2008.
The Mayor shall not register a motor vehicle that is subject to the provisions of this chapter if the motor vehicle does not comply with this chapter, or any rule promulgated under this chapter.
(May 13, 2008, D.C. Law 17-151, § 3, 55 DCR 3450.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For Law 17-151, see notes following § 50-731.
