Section 18-619. VEHICLE EMISSION RECALL COMPLIANCE

 

619.1Owners of all motor vehicles subject to unresolved emissions recall notices issued after November 1, 1998, shall provide proof at the next motor vehicle inspection or vehicle registration renewal date that the necessary repairs were completed.

 

619.2Failure to complete the required recall repairs, and to provide proof that the repairs were completed, shall result in the failed inspection of the vehicle or the denial of vehicle registration, whichever occurs first.

 

619.3Proof of recall repairs shall be documented by electronic records or paper receipts provided by a certified IM-240 automotive emissions repair technician.

 

619.4Documentation verifying required repairs shall include the following:

 

(a)The VIN, make, and model year of the vehicle;

 

(b)The recall campaign number;

 

(c)A description of the repairs made; and

 

(d)The date repairs were completed.

 

619.5Compliance with this section shall be required at the next registration or inspection date, allowing a reasonable period to comply, after notification of recall is received by the District.

 

 

authority

Section 7 of An Act to provide for annual inspection of all motor vehicles in the District of Columbia, approved February 18, 1938 (52 Stat. 78; D.C. Official Code 40-207); Sections IV(A) and V of Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1983, effective March 2, 1984 (30 DCR 6428 (December 16, 1983)); and Mayor's Order 84-55, dated March 2, 1984.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 44 DCR 5966 (October 17, 1997).