§ 49-556 — Low emission vehicle program

A. This state shall participate in the national low emission vehicle program adopted in 40 Code of Federal Regulations part 9, part 85 and part 86 effective March 9, 1998, as part of the long-term air quality strategy. The state shall not bear any of the administrative costs of the program. The state retains the authority to adopt any alternative emissions reduction program which demonstrates improved air quality benefits for the state.

B. If this state does not participate in the program prescribed in subsection A, the state shall adopt the clean fuel fleets program prescribed in 40 Code of Federal Regulations part 88 for state, federal and political subdivision fleets in nonattainment areas.