§ 21-1131. Causing diesel emissions to discharge onto another prohibited; exceptions.

MD Transp Code § 21-1131 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not knowingly or intentionally cause a diesel–powered motor vehicle to discharge clearly visible smoke, soot, or other exhaust emissions onto another person or motor vehicle.

(b)    This section does not apply to a person operating:

(1)    A diesel–powered vehicle that discharges visible exhaust as the result of normal acceleration or towing;

(2)    A commercial vehicle with a gross weight of 10,000 pounds or more; or

(3)    A construction vehicle operating at a construction site.