Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subject 391-3-20 - INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Rule 391-3-20-.13 - Certificate of Emission Inspection

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(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:

(a) the Vehicle Identification Number;

(b) the license plate number and state;

(c) the vehicle make and model year;

(d) the inspection date and time;

(e) the inspection type (initial, after-repairs reinspection);

(f) the inspection fee;

(g) vehicle odometer reading;

(h) fuel type;

(i) the inspection results for the on-board diagnostic check or the exhaust emission test with engine RPM, fuel cap verification, and tampering inspection;

(j) the applicable standards;

(k) the pass or fail status for each test, and for the complete emission inspection;

(l) the vehicle engine size and number of cylinders;

(m) the inspection station's name, physical address, public access telephone number, and Certificate of Authorization number;

(n) Certificate of Emission Inspection number:

(o) the inspector's Certificate number, name, and signature; and

(p) any other information required by EPD.

(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:

(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;

(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; and

(c) access to the current, quarterly RepairWatch Public Report provided by EPD or the Management Contractor on repair facilities that have a documented history of emission related repairs on vehicles which have failed the emission inspection.

(3) Station owners shall purchase E-Certs from EPD or the Management Contractor at a price established by this Chapter. The method for fee collection and E-Cert distribution shall be as established by EPD.

O.C.G.A. § 12-9-40, et seq., as amended.

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