SB 397 — SAFETY-TECH

SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b AN ACT concerning safety.

60109, 60119, 60135, 60140, 60142, 60144, 60147, 60151, 60152, 60178, 60182, 60511, 60520, 60545, SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 2 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b and 60554;

"Claim evaluation center" means an automotive diagnostic facility that meets the standards prescribed by the Agency for performing examinations of vehicle emissions inspection damage SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 3 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b claims.

For the purpose of SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 4 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b determining residence, the owner of a vehicle shall be presumed to reside at the address indicated on the vehicle’s registration.

(b) The Agency shall provide for the operation of a SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 5 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b sufficient number of official inspection stations to prevent undue difficulty for motorists to obtain the inspections required under this Chapter.

An interim emission inspection sticker or certificate expires no later than the SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 6 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b last day of the sixth complete calendar month after the date the Agency issued the interim emission inspection sticker or certificate.

The fine imposed for a violation of this subsection shall be not less than $50 if the violation occurred within 60 days following the date by SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 7 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b which a new or renewal emission inspection sticker or certificate was required to be obtained for the vehicle, and not less than $300 if the violation occurred more than 60 days after that date.

(10) Vehicles registered in, subject to, and in compliance with the emission inspection requirements of SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 8 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b another state.

If, during the course of an on-road inspection, a vehicle is found to exceed the on-road emissions standards established for the model year SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 9 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b and type of vehicle, the Agency shall send a notice to the vehicle owner.

The emission standards SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 10 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b established by the Board for vehicles of model year 1981 or later shall be identical in substance, as defined in Section 7.2(a) of the Environmental Protection Act, to the emission standards promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

(b) The requirements of subdivisions (a)(i) and (a)(ii) of this Section do not preclude the performance of inspections (1) at self-service official inspection stations, (2) using Agency-approved wireless communication interfaces, and (3) SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 11 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b using systems designed to perform remote on-board diagnostic inspections.

A vehicle shall be deemed to have passed this test if it meets the criteria that the Board may adopt for an evaporative system SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 12 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b integrity test.

(5) Evidence of repair is presented, consisting of either (i) signed and dated receipts identifying the vehicle and describing the work performed and the amount charged for the eligible emission-related repairs or (ii) SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 13 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b an affidavit executed by the person performing the eligible emission-related repairs.

(625 ILCS 5/13C-40 new) SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 14 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b Sec.

(1) The contractor shall make vehicle damage claim forms authorized by the Agency available for vehicle owners in sufficient quantities at all official inspection SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 15 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b stations.

SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 16 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b (7) Upon receiving a petition for review, the Agency shall request the contractor to deliver to the Agency a copy of the contractor’s proposed resolution of the damage claim, together with all documents, videotapes, and information relevant to the damage claim and the proposed resolution.

(11) The Agency’s review of the adequacy and completeness of the contractor’s proposed resolution of a damage claim is not binding upon the vehicle owner or the SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 17 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b contractor and does not affect the rights of the vehicle owner or the contractor under law.

(6) The potential contractor’s proposed method to accomplish the work required, including where appropriate SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 18 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b any demonstrated capability of exploring and developing innovative or advanced techniques and methods.

(ii) sending one notice to each suspected violator identified through such matching, stating that SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 19 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b registration and inspection records indicate that the vehicle owner has not complied with this Chapter;

No driver’s license or permit, or renewal of a license or permit, may be issued to a person whose SB0397 EngrossedEnrolled - 20 - LRB094 09071 RSP 39295 b driving privileges have been suspended under this Section until the suspension has been terminated.