Kentucky Statutes 224.20-710 – Definitions for KRS 224.20-710 to 224.20-765
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As used in KRS § 224.20-710 to KRS § 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 KRS § 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 KRS § 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 KRS § 224.20-765 which provides for the control of vehicle emissions of any air contaminant.
Effective: July 14, 2000
History: Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 66, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000; and ch. 226, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000. — Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 467, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1990.
Formerly codified as KRS § 224.462.
Legislative Research Commission Note (7/14/2000). This section was amended by
2000 Ky. Acts chs. 66 and 226, which do not appear to be in conflict and have been codified together.
the cabinet or a county, air pollution control district, contractor, or fleet operator
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 224.20-710
- Air pollution: means the presence in the outdoor atmosphere of one (1) or more air contaminants in sufficient quantities and of such characteristics and duration as is or threatens to be injurious to human, plant, or animal life, or to property, or which unreasonably interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property. See Kentucky Statutes 224.1-010
- Cabinet: means the Energy and Environment Cabinet. See Kentucky Statutes 224.1-010
- District: means an air pollution control district as provided for in KRS Chapter 77. See Kentucky Statutes 224.1-010
- Federal: refers to the United States. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- Year: means calendar year. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
authorized by the cabinet, indicating that a vehicle has been tested in accordance with KRS § 224.20-710 to KRS § 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 KRS § 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 KRS § 224.20-765 which provides for the control of vehicle emissions of any air contaminant.
Effective: July 14, 2000
History: Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 66, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000; and ch. 226, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000. — Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 467, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1990.
Formerly codified as KRS § 224.462.
Legislative Research Commission Note (7/14/2000). This section was amended by
2000 Ky. Acts chs. 66 and 226, which do not appear to be in conflict and have been codified together.