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NC S902

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Natasha Marcus

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits modification of diesel-powered motor vehicles with devices that enable emissions exceeding legal limits or "coal rolling," effective October 1, 2022.

  • Defines "coal rolling" as operating a diesel vehicle to emit visible air contaminants with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm a person; obstruct roadway views; or create hazards to vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians.

  • Establishes coal rolling as a Class A1 misdemeanor offense, effective December 1, 2022.

  • Requires law enforcement officers to complete eight hours of annual in-service training to properly identify violations of emission control laws, effective January 1, 2023.

  • Appropriates $25,000 in nonrecurring funds to the Department of Transportation for 2022-2023 to implement emission inspection standards and public education.

Legislative Description

Revise Motor Vehicle Emission Laws

Appropriations

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

5/27/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/27/2022

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