Section 1200-03-29-.06 - MOTOR VEHICLE ANTI-TAMPERING TEST CRITERIA(1) Each gasoline powered motor vehicle subject to an emission performance test is also subject to a visual anti-tampering inspection under this rule and shall comply with the following minimum anti-tampering requirements: (a) At a minimum, the emissions control devices subject to an inspection are the catalytic converter, and fuel filler cap. If emission control devices are found in a tampered condition, such devices shall be repaired or replaced prior to any retesting or reinspection as provided for in Rule 1200-03-29-.10.(b) Nothing in this Rule shall be construed as to relieve a motor vehicle owner from complying with the provisions of Rule 1200-03-29-.05.(2) Each gasoline powered motor vehicle subject to an OBD inspection is also subject to an anti-tampering test, and shall comply with a DLC check, and a fuel cap pressure test.(3) Each diesel powered motor vehicle subject to an emission performance test is also subject to an anti-tampering test and shall comply at a minimum with a catalytic converter check, if applicable, and a fuel capcheck.(4) Each diesel powered motor vehicle subject to an OBD inspection is also subject to an anti-tampering test, and shall comply with a DLC check and a fuel capcheck.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-03-29-.06
Original rule filed February 14, 1994; effective April 30, 1994. Stay of effective date filed April 15, 1994; effective June 14, 1994. Amendment filed September 19, 2001; effective December 3, 2001. Repeal and new rule filed September 28, 2004; effective December 12, 2004.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-201-105 and 4-5-201 et. seq.