Section 224.20-710 - Definitions for KRS 224.20-710 to 224.20-765As used in KRS 224.20-710 to 224.20-765, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Compliance certificate" means an official emission inspection certificate issued by the cabinet or a county, air pollution control district, contractor, or fleet operator authorized by the cabinet, indicating that a vehicle has been tested in accordance with KRS 224.20-710 to 224.20-765 and complies with all applicable emission standards;(2) "Independent contractor" means any person, business firm, partnership, or corporation with whom the cabinet or a fiscal court may negotiate an agreement providing for construction, equipment, maintenance, personnel, management, and operation of an official emission inspection station;(3) "Control system" means equipment designed for installation or installed on a motor vehicle for the purpose of reducing the air contaminants emitted from the vehicle or a system or engine adjustment or modification which causes a reduction of air contaminants emitted from the vehicle;(4) "Exemption certificate" means an official exemption certificate issued by the cabinet or a county, contractor, or fleet operator authorized by the cabinet, indicating that a vehicle is exempt from certain requirements of KRS 224.20-710 to 224.20-765;(5) "Inspection station" means an official vehicle emission inspection facility whether placed in a permanent structure or in a mobile unit for conveyance among various locations within this Commonwealth, to conduct emission inspections of vehicles required to be inspected pursuant to KRS 224.20-710 to 224.20-765;(6) "Reciprocal certificate" means an official certificate issued by the cabinet or a county, air pollution control district, contractor, or fleet operator authorized by the cabinet, honoring an out-of-state certificate that indicates the vehicle was tested and either successfully passed the inspection or was exempt from the inspection in a state that is required to conduct vehicle emission testing by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. A reciprocal certificate shall be valid for one (1) year from the date it is issued;(7) "Vehicle" means any automobile or truck registered in this Commonwealth having a combined manufacturer's weight of vehicle and maximum load to be carried of up to eighteen thousand (18,000) pounds, which is equivalent to eight thousand one hundred eighty-two (8,182) kilograms, or less and used upon the public highways of the Commonwealth for the purpose of transporting persons or property. The term "vehicle" shall not include a motorcycle, as defined in KRS 189.285(6); and(8) "Vehicle emission control program" means a program developed by the cabinet pursuant to KRS 224.20-710 to 224.20-765 which provides for the control of vehicle emissions of any air contaminant.Effective:7/14/2000
Amended 2000, Ky. Acts ch. 66, sec. 1, effective7/14/2000; and ch. 226, sec. 1, effective7/14/2000. -- Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 467, sec. 1, effective 7/13/1990.