5 Colo. Code Regs. § 1001-15-D-IV
Adopted October 21, 2004
Basis and Purpose
The rule revision implements provisions of Section 42-4-406(1)(b)(II) and 42-4-414(2)(c) as amended pursuant to H.B. '04-1025, to remove the requirement of an emissions inspection upon change of ownership while the vehicle is still within its model year exemption, unless there is less than twelve months left on that exemption. The model year exemption for new light duty diesel vehicles is two years; and for new heavy-duty diesels the exemption period is four years.
Statutory Authority
Specific statutory authority for amendments to Regulation Number 12 is set out in Sections 42-4-403 and 42-4-414, C.R.S.
Findings Pursuant to § 25-7-110.8
The rule revisions are exempt from the determinations required by § 25-7-110.8 C.R.S. because the changes were adopted to implement statutory provisions, rather than reduce air pollution. The regulatory revisions relax existing inspections for diesel vehicles and the Commission has no discretion but to adopt them under state law.
5 CCR 1001-15-D-IV