49-542.05. Alternative fuel vehicles

A. Except for a vehicle fueled by hydrogen, the following apply:

1. Each original equipment manufactured alternative fuel vehicle that is registered in or used to commute into area A or area B pursuant to section 49-542, subsection A is subject to the emissions inspection requirements prescribed in this article.

2. Each alternative fuel vehicle that is not an original equipment manufactured alternative fuel vehicle and that is registered in or used to commute into area A or area B pursuant to section 49-542, subsection A is subject to the emissions inspection requirements prescribed in this article.

B. Except for a vehicle fueled by hydrogen, for each vehicle that is registered in or used to commute into area A or area B as prescribed by section 49-542, subsection A and that is either an original equipment manufactured alternative fuel vehicle or an alternative fuel vehicle that is not an original equipment manufactured alternative fuel vehicle, the vehicle shall be tested before the vehicle is registered in this state as an alternative fuel vehicle both while operating on gasoline and while operating on alternative fuel, if applicable. In the sixth registration year and in subsequent years, the vehicle shall be tested both while operating on gasoline and while operating on alternative fuel, if applicable, pursuant to the requirements of section 49-542.

C. The registration renewal notice required for the fourth and fifth registration year of a new original equipment manufactured alternative fuel vehicle shall include a notice to the vehicle owner that even though an emissions inspection test is not required pursuant to subsection B of this section the owner may choose to have an emissions inspection because of vehicle emissions performance warranty limitations on emissions components of the vehicle.

D. The department of environmental quality shall compile and maintain data regarding the results of emissions inspections of all alternative fuel vehicles pursuant to this article.