Chapter 475 Oregon Laws 1999

Session Law

AN ACT

HB 3455

Relating to motor vehicle emissions; and declaring an emergency.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. Sections 2 and 3 of this 1999 Act are added to and made a part of ORS 468A.350 to 468A.400.

SECTION 2. (1) The Department of Environmental Quality shall establish flexible weekday operating schedules for testing stations that conduct motor vehicle pollution control system inspections described under ORS 468A.365 that extend the hours of operation to 9 p.m. for some testing stations for some days of the week.

(2) After determining the hours of operation for testing stations under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall advertise the hours of operation in as many ways as practicable, including but not limited to:

(a) Enclosing information about the hours of operation in all mailings and notices related to motor vehicle emission testing and motor vehicle registration renewal notices;

(b) Posting the hours of operation at Department of Transportation field offices;

(c) Broadcasting public service announcements; and

(d) Using appropriate Internet and other electronic media services that may be available.

SECTION 3. The Department of Environmental Quality shall begin operating testing stations that conduct motor vehicle pollution control system inspections on a flexible weekday operating schedule on or before January 1, 2000.

SECTION 4. The Department of Environmental Quality shall make the changes required under sections 2 and 3 of this 1999 Act within the department's existing program budget and without increasing the fee for issuing a certificate of compliance under ORS 468A.400.

SECTION 5. This 1999 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 1999 Act takes effect on its passage.

Approved by the Governor July 6, 1999

Filed in the office of Secretary of State July 6, 1999

Effective date July 6, 1999

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