elcamino72
02-13-2004, 09:26 AM
Hey everyone, I just did some reseach of Michigan's Emissions Laws and thought that you all may find what I found useful. Remember, this is the best that I could find and if you know of any discrpencies, let me know and I will try to validate them and update this information.
It seems that some parts of Michigan require emissions testing, some do not.
The emissions requirements for west Michigan are covered in Michigan Statutes - §§ 324.6301 - 324.6321.
§ 324.6306 – “To enforce this section, the department shall implement and administer a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program designed to meet the performance standards for a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program as established by the United States environmental protection agency in 40 C.F.R. 51.351 in the counties of Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon in those areas that are not in attainment of the national ambient air quality standards for ozone.”
§ 324.6311 – Exempt Vehicles
Sec. 6311. The following vehicles are exempt from the inspection requirements of this part:
(a) Motor vehicles that are exempted by rules promulgated by the department because of prohibitive inspection problems or inappropriateness for inspection.
(b) A motor vehicle manufactured before the 1975 model year.
(c) Vehicles that are licensed as historic vehicles under section 803a of the Michigan vehicle code, Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, being section 257.803a of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(d) A motor vehicle that has as its only fuel source an alternative fuel.
(e) A motorcycle.
(f) A motor vehicle used for covert monitoring of inspection facilities.
(g) A new motor vehicle, immediately after issuance of the vehicle's first title until the year of the next biennial inspection for the vehicle model year according to section 6306(5).
The emissions requirements for southeast Michigan are located in §§ 324.6501 – 324.6539
§ 324.6507 – Subsection (1) “The department may implement and administer only under the conditions set forth in subsection (2) an emissions inspection test program designed to meet the performance standards for a motor vehicle emissions testing program as established by the United States environmental protection agency in 40 C.F.R. 51.352 in the counties of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb, using bar 90 testing equipment, including a visual antitampering check, or an equivalent system approved by the United States environmental protection agency.”
Subsection (2) “The decentralized test and repair program described in subsection (1) shall only be implemented as a contingency measure included in the maintenance plan approved by the United States environmental protection agency as part of the redesignation as an ozone attainment area. The contingency measure shall include authority to expand the program to Washtenaw county in addition to the counties described in subsection (1) if other measures are not sufficient to meet the maintenance plan.”
§ 324.6512 – Exempt Vehicles
The following vehicles are exempt from the inspection requirements of this part:
(a) Motor vehicles that are exempted by rules promulgated by the department because of prohibitive inspection problems or inappropriateness for inspection.
(b) A motor vehicle manufactured before the 1975 model year.
(c) A motor vehicle that has as its only fuel source compressed natural gas, diesel fuel, propane, electric power, or any other source as defined by rule promulgated by the department.
(d) A vehicle that is licensed as a historic vehicle under section 803a of the Michigan vehicle code, Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, being section 257.803a of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(e) A motorcycle.
(f) A motor vehicle used for covert monitoring of inspection facilities.
(g) A new motor vehicle, immediately after issuance of the vehicle's first title until the next annual inspection for the vehicle model year.
§ 324.6513. (1) The motor vehicles subject to this part and the rules promulgated under this part include the following:
(a) Each registered motor vehicle for the model years 1975 and later that is owned by a person whose permanent place of residence is in a county subject to this part.
(b) All motor vehicles for the model years 1975 and later that belong to a fleet and that are predominately garaged, operated, or maintained in a county subject to this part.
Now, the Historic Vehicle laws for Michigan are covered in §257.20a of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
This section states: “‘Historic vehicle’ means a vehicle which is over 25 years old, and which is owned solely as a collector's item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but is not used for general transportation.
So let’s recap, if you have Historical Vehicle registration you’re vehicle is exempt from emissions testing if you live in a county which requires it. If you do not have Historical Vehicle registration, then your vehicle must either be brand new or built before the 1975 model year.
The counties that seem to be included in the emissions testing seem to be Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb and possibly Washtenaw County.
***Disclaimer – All the above information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and ability. It is strongly advised that if you have any questions regarding the actual emissions requirements for the county in which you live that you contact the department of transportation.***
It seems that some parts of Michigan require emissions testing, some do not.
The emissions requirements for west Michigan are covered in Michigan Statutes - §§ 324.6301 - 324.6321.
§ 324.6306 – “To enforce this section, the department shall implement and administer a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program designed to meet the performance standards for a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program as established by the United States environmental protection agency in 40 C.F.R. 51.351 in the counties of Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon in those areas that are not in attainment of the national ambient air quality standards for ozone.”
§ 324.6311 – Exempt Vehicles
Sec. 6311. The following vehicles are exempt from the inspection requirements of this part:
(a) Motor vehicles that are exempted by rules promulgated by the department because of prohibitive inspection problems or inappropriateness for inspection.
(b) A motor vehicle manufactured before the 1975 model year.
(c) Vehicles that are licensed as historic vehicles under section 803a of the Michigan vehicle code, Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, being section 257.803a of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(d) A motor vehicle that has as its only fuel source an alternative fuel.
(e) A motorcycle.
(f) A motor vehicle used for covert monitoring of inspection facilities.
(g) A new motor vehicle, immediately after issuance of the vehicle's first title until the year of the next biennial inspection for the vehicle model year according to section 6306(5).
The emissions requirements for southeast Michigan are located in §§ 324.6501 – 324.6539
§ 324.6507 – Subsection (1) “The department may implement and administer only under the conditions set forth in subsection (2) an emissions inspection test program designed to meet the performance standards for a motor vehicle emissions testing program as established by the United States environmental protection agency in 40 C.F.R. 51.352 in the counties of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb, using bar 90 testing equipment, including a visual antitampering check, or an equivalent system approved by the United States environmental protection agency.”
Subsection (2) “The decentralized test and repair program described in subsection (1) shall only be implemented as a contingency measure included in the maintenance plan approved by the United States environmental protection agency as part of the redesignation as an ozone attainment area. The contingency measure shall include authority to expand the program to Washtenaw county in addition to the counties described in subsection (1) if other measures are not sufficient to meet the maintenance plan.”
§ 324.6512 – Exempt Vehicles
The following vehicles are exempt from the inspection requirements of this part:
(a) Motor vehicles that are exempted by rules promulgated by the department because of prohibitive inspection problems or inappropriateness for inspection.
(b) A motor vehicle manufactured before the 1975 model year.
(c) A motor vehicle that has as its only fuel source compressed natural gas, diesel fuel, propane, electric power, or any other source as defined by rule promulgated by the department.
(d) A vehicle that is licensed as a historic vehicle under section 803a of the Michigan vehicle code, Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, being section 257.803a of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(e) A motorcycle.
(f) A motor vehicle used for covert monitoring of inspection facilities.
(g) A new motor vehicle, immediately after issuance of the vehicle's first title until the next annual inspection for the vehicle model year.
§ 324.6513. (1) The motor vehicles subject to this part and the rules promulgated under this part include the following:
(a) Each registered motor vehicle for the model years 1975 and later that is owned by a person whose permanent place of residence is in a county subject to this part.
(b) All motor vehicles for the model years 1975 and later that belong to a fleet and that are predominately garaged, operated, or maintained in a county subject to this part.
Now, the Historic Vehicle laws for Michigan are covered in §257.20a of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
This section states: “‘Historic vehicle’ means a vehicle which is over 25 years old, and which is owned solely as a collector's item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but is not used for general transportation.
So let’s recap, if you have Historical Vehicle registration you’re vehicle is exempt from emissions testing if you live in a county which requires it. If you do not have Historical Vehicle registration, then your vehicle must either be brand new or built before the 1975 model year.
The counties that seem to be included in the emissions testing seem to be Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb and possibly Washtenaw County.
***Disclaimer – All the above information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and ability. It is strongly advised that if you have any questions regarding the actual emissions requirements for the county in which you live that you contact the department of transportation.***