NAC445B.774. Waiver from standard of opacity.

     1. The Director may grant a waiver from a standard of opacity set forth in NAC 445B.7665.

     2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an application for a waiver must include a receipt or receipts or other evidence that at least $1,000 has been spent on parts other than a catalytic converter, fuel inlet restricter, air injection system, exhaust gas recirculation valve, fuel cap or particulate matter trap system, or on labor other than emission testing if the repairs evidenced by the receipt were directly related to the deficiency in emissions.

     3. If the vehicle is repaired by the owner, the application must include a receipt or receipts or other evidence that at least $750 has been spent on parts other than a catalytic converter, fuel inlet restricter, air injection system, exhaust gas recirculation valve, fuel cap or particulate matter trap system and that the parts were purchased within 15 days after the initial test or inspection. No allowance will be made toward the $750 requirement for labor on a vehicle repaired by its owner.

     4. The Director shall deny an application for a waiver if the parts have not been installed or the repairs have not been performed as indicated on the receipt or receipts presented to the Director.

     5. A vehicle that qualifies for repairs under a warranty is not eligible for a waiver.

     6. A waiver is valid for 1 year after the date it is issued.

     (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n, eff. 10-22-92; A 5-3-96, eff. 7-1-96; R102-02, 10-18-2002)