2-17-416. Fuel economy standards — exceptions. (1) The department shall, in coordination with a designated representative in each agency that purchases new vehicles, develop a plan to ensure that each vehicle purchased on or after January 1, 2008, meets or exceeds the CAFE standard.

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(2)The director may exempt certain vehicles from the CAFE standard that meet any one of the following conditions:

(a)vehicles that are used primarily in off-road use;

(b)vehicles used for road construction and maintenance;

(c)vehicles used for maintenance, construction, or groundskeeping;

(d)vehicles used primarily for moving and distributing large items or a large quantity of items;

(e)vehicles with a manufacturer-stated seating capacity of more than six persons; or

(f)vehicles using alternative fuels.