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ID H0398
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Idaho Code Section 49-959 to permit use of EPA-approved refrigerants as alternatives to chlorofluorocarbon-12 in vehicle air-conditioning systems
- Maintains existing safety requirements that refrigerants cannot be toxic to persons or flammable at or below 1000°F, unless specifically approved by the EPA under 42 U.S.C. section 7671k(c)
- Prohibits sale, offering for sale, or installation of air-conditioning equipment in motor vehicles unless it complies with the amended requirements
- Prohibits operation of motor vehicles on highways with non-compliant air-conditioning equipment
- Aligns Idaho vehicle equipment standards with federal EPA approval of alternative refrigerants
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to vehicle equipment to permit the use of certain refrigerants approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as an alternative motor vehicle air conditioning substitute for chlorofluorocarbon-12.
MOTOR VEHICLES
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 259 Effective: 07/01/10
4/8/2010
Committee Referrals
Transportation and Defense1/22/2010
Full Bill Text
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