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This bill enhances the vehicle emissions inspection program by introducing stricter measures to prevent owners from avoiding required emissions inspections. Specifically, the bill allows the State Tax Commission and county authorities to investigate vehicle owners who use false or improper addresses to circumvent emissions testing requirements. If an owner is found to have deliberately used an incorrect address to avoid an emissions inspection, they may face a $1,000 civil penalty and have their vehicle's registration revoked or suspended. The bill amends existing laws to give the State Tax Commission and county authorities more power to track and penalize such behavior, with provisions that allow the commission to retain a portion of the civil penalty to cover investigation costs. The bill also specifies that a vehicle's registration cannot be renewed if a civil penalty for avoiding an emissions inspection has not been paid, unless the vehicle's title has been transferred to a different owner. The changes are designed to improve air quality compliance and ensure that all vehicles in specified counties undergo required emissions testing. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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