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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in KRS 224.20-710 to 224.20-765, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) “Compliance certificate” means an official emission inspection certificate issued by the cabinet or a county, air pollution control district, contractor, or fleet operator authorized by the cabinet, indicating that a vehicle has been tested in accordance with KRS 224.20-710 to 224.20-765 and complies with all applicable emission standards;
(2) “Independent contractor” means any person, business firm, partnership, or corporation with whom the cabinet or a fiscal court may negotiate an agreement providing for construction, equipment, maintenance, personnel, management, and operation of an official emission inspection station;
(3) “Control system” means equipment designed for installation or installed on a motor vehicle for the purpose of reducing the air contaminants emitted from the vehicle or a system or engine adjustment or modification which causes a reduction of air contaminants emitted from the vehicle;
(4) “Exemption certificate” means an official exemption certificate issued by the cabinet or a county, contractor, or fleet operator authorized by the cabinet, indicating that a vehicle is exempt from certain requirements of KRS 224.20-710 to 224.20-765;
(5) “Inspection station” means an official vehicle emission inspection facility whether placed in a permanent structure or in a mobile unit for conveyance among various locations within this Commonwealth, to conduct emission inspections of vehicles required to be inspected pursuant to KRS 224.20-710 to 224.20-765;
(6) “Reciprocal certificate” means an official certificate issued by the cabinet or a county, air pollution control district, contractor, or fleet operator authorized by the cabinet, honoring an out-of-state certificate that indicates the vehicle was tested and either successfully passed the inspection or was exempt from the inspection in a state that is required to conduct vehicle emission testing by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. A reciprocal certificate shall be valid for one (1) year from the date it is issued;
(7) “Vehicle” means any automobile or truck registered in this Commonwealth having a combined manufacturer's weight of vehicle and maximum load to be carried of up to eighteen thousand (18,000) pounds, which is equivalent to eight thousand one hundred eighty-two (8,182) kilograms, or less and used upon the public highways of the Commonwealth for the purpose of transporting persons or property. The term “vehicle” shall not include a motorcycle, as defined in KRS 189.285(6); and
(8) “Vehicle emission control program” means a program developed by the cabinet pursuant to KRS 224.20-710 to 224.20-765 which provides for the control of vehicle emissions of any air contaminant.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVIII. Public Health § 224.20-710.Definitions for KRS 224.20-710 to 224.20-765 - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xviii-public-health/ky-rev-st-sect-224-20-710/
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