An Act prohibiting the practice of coal rolling
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits a practice known as ‘coal rolling,’ which involves retrofitting diesel-powered vehicles with alternative emission devices. The goal is to prevent the installation of these devices, which are intended to reduce emissions but may not meet regulatory standards and could potentially circumvent existing environmental protections. The legislation aims to ensure that any modifications to vehicle emissions systems are compliant with current regulations. This bill is similar to previous attempts to address this practice.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the retrofitting of diesel-powered vehicles with alternate emission devices.
- Establishes a penalty for engaging in the practice of coal rolling.
- Focuses on ensuring compliance with existing environmental regulations regarding vehicle emissions.
- Addresses a practice where devices are installed to reduce emissions, potentially bypassing established standards.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Transportation.
Who is affected
- Vehicle owners
- Diesel-powered vehicle operators
- Mechanics and installers of emission devices
- Environmental regulators
Notable changes
- This bill specifically targets the practice of ‘coal rolling’ – the retrofitting of diesel vehicles.
- It seeks to prevent the use of devices designed to reduce emissions that may not meet regulatory requirements.
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