Emissions Inspections

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This is Article 22 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Emissions Inspections.” It is part of Chapter 10 “Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety”, which is part of Subtitle III “Operation”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”. It contains 22 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 22 sections.

§ 46.2-1176	Definitions
§ 46.2-1177	Emissions inspection program
§ 46.2-1177.1	Inspection program coordinator; agreement for services
§ 46.2-1178	Administration and scope of emissions inspection program
§ 46.2-1178.1	On-road testing of motor vehicle emissions; authority to adopt regulations; civil charges
§ 46.2-1178.2	Repair of certain vehicles not in compliance with standards established by the Board; payment of repairs from Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Fund
§ 46.2-1179	Board to adopt emissions standards
§ 46.2-1179.1	Board to adopt clean alternative fuel fleet standards for motor vehicles; penalty
§ 46.2-1180	Board to adopt regulations; exemption of certain motor vehicles
§ 46.2-1181	Emissions inspection; cost of repairs; waivers
§ 46.2-1182	Emissions inspection fees; exemption
§ 46.2-1182.1	Additional registration fee; exemption
§ 46.2-1182.2	Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Fund established; use of moneys
§ 46.2-1183	Emissions inspection required prior to registration of certain vehicles; records
§ 46.2-1183.1	Repealed
§ 46.2-1184	Fleet emissions inspection stations
§ 46.2-1185	Investigation of inspection stations; revocation or suspension of permits for emissions inspection stations
§ 46.2-1186	False certificate
§ 46.2-1187	Penalties
§ 46.2-1187.1	Right of entry
§ 46.2-1187.2	Compelling compliance with regulations and order of Board; penalty
§ 46.2-1187.3	Vehicles used for investigations