For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPROVED EXHAUST GAS ANALYZER. A device for sensing the amount of air contaminants, including carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, in the exhaust emissions of a motor vehicle. For the purposes of this article, this shall mean analyzing devices of the nondispersive infrared type or any other analyzing devices that meet or exceed the specifications established by the Board.
AUTHORIZED INSPECTION STATION. A private business authorized by certificate in accordance with § 7-8-5 to inspect motor vehicles and issue certificates of inspection as provided by this article; in addition, it means stations established by the city and county for testing government owned or leased motor vehicles.
BIENNIAL. Every other year.
BOARD. The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board.
CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION. A document signed by a certified emissions inspector stating that the vehicle described therein is either in compliance (pass) or has an approved time extension in order to achieve compliance through additional repairs or adjustments (time-limit extension).
CERTIFIED EMISSIONS INSPECTOR. An individual authorized by certificate to perform inspections of a motor vehicle's exhaust emission control devices and has met the requirements of the Board.
DIRECTOR. The classified city employee selected in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Powers Agreement to perform for the Joint Air Quality Control Board those duties required to enforce and administer the provisions of this article.
EXHAUST EMISSIONS. Carbon monoxide and all other substances emitted through a motor vehicle's exhaust system, after passing downstream of the engine block exhaust ports and exhaust emissions control devices, if any.
EXHAUST EMISSIONS CONTROL DEVICE. Equipment designed by the manufacturer of the vehicle and installed on a motor vehicle for the purpose of reducing pollutants emitted from the vehicle, or a system or engine modification designed by the manufacturer of the motor vehicle which causes a reduction of pollutants emitted from the vehicle, or equipment designed by the vehicle manufacturer to prevent damage to or tampering with other exhaust emissions control devices.
LOW EMISSIONS TUNEUP. Adjustments and repairs which can reduce motor vehicle emissions; it may include any or all of the following procedures to be prescribed by regulations promulgated by the Board pursuant to this article:
(1) Checking and setting to manufacturer's specifications the idle mixture, idle speed, ignition timing, and dwell;
(2) Checking for proper connection of vacuum lines, electrical wires, and proper operation of pollution control devices;
(3) Checking and replacement of air filter and positive crankcase ventilation valve as necessary;
(4) For all motor vehicles equipped with computer controlled closed-loop feedback exhaust emission control devices and systems, inspection of the operation of the emission control system according to the motor vehicle manufacturer's specified procedures, new vehicle warranty, and repair or replacement as necessary.
MODEL YEAR. The year of manufacture of the vehicle based on the annual production period of the vehicle as designated by the manufacturer and indicated on the title and registration of the vehicle. If the manufacturer does not designate a production period for the vehicle, then the model year means the calendar year of manufacture.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Any vehicle which:
(1) Is propelled by a spark ignition, internal combustion engine;
(2) Has four or more wheels in contact with the ground;
(3) Is registered with the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division to an owner of record who is domiciled within Bernalillo County;
(4) Has a weight of less than 26,000 pounds as defined by Board regulation;
(5) Is not a vehicle excluded by Board regulation;
(6) Is for regular use upon public roads and highways; and
(7) Is a 1975 model year or newer.
PASS-FAIL CRITERIA. Those standards adopted in regulations by the Board which specify the maximum allowable motor vehicle exhaust emissions under appropriate conditions.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, firm, public or private corporation, association, trust, estate, political subdivision or agency, or any other legal entity or legal representative, agent, or assign.
REGISTRATION AND RE-REGISTRATION. Both original registration and renewal of registration of motor vehicles as provided in the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Code, Chapter 66 Articles 1 through 8 NMSA 1978.
('74 Code, § 9-1-3) (Ord. 47-1987; Am. Ord. 33-1988; Am. Ord. 24-1989)