N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27-15.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:27-15.7 - Prohibition of tampering with emission control apparatus

(a) No person shall cause, suffer, allow, or permit any of the following, unless it is performed in accordance with the EPA Tampering Policy or it is exempt from prohibition by CARB Executive Order (information on devices or modifications approved by CARB Executive Order may be obtained from the California Air Resources Board, 1001 "I" Street, PO Box 2815, Sacramento, CA 95812 or at www.arb.ca.gov):

1. The disconnection, detachment, deactivation, or any other alteration or modification from the design of the original vehicle manufacturer of an element of design installed on any motor vehicle with a certified configuration or motor vehicle engine with a certified configuration, except temporarily for the purpose of diagnosis, maintenance, repair, or replacement;

2. The operation on the public roads, streets, or highways of the State or any public or quasi-public property in the State of any motor vehicle with a certified configuration or motor vehicle engine with a certified configuration in which any element of design installed on such vehicle has been disconnected, detached, deactivated, or in any other way altered or modified from the design of the original vehicle manufacturer;

3. The sale, lease, or offer for sale or lease, of any motor vehicle with a certified configuration or motor vehicle engine with a certified configuration in which any element of design installed on such vehicle has been disconnected, detached, deactivated, or in any other way altered or modified from the design of the original vehicle manufacturer; or

4. The sale, or offer for sale, of any device or component as an element of design intended for use with, or as part of, any motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine with a certified configuration, which is not designed to duplicate the function and performance of any element of design installed by the original vehicle manufacturer.

(b) A motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine in violation of (a)1 above will be deemed to have failed the motor vehicle inspection required pursuant to 7:27-15.5.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27-15.7

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 2049(a), effective 10/3/2016

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 1005(a), effective 5/15/2023

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 2481(b), effective 12/18/2023