N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 12, June 25, 2024

Section 20.11.101.13 - SCHEDULING OF INSPECTIONS

A. Every motor vehicle, as defined in 20.11.101.7 NMAC, shall be inspected biennially when the owner is so notified or otherwise informed by MVD. The MVD will distribute notices or other appropriate information to owners of vehicles applying for re-registration in accordance with the written agreement made between the MVD and the Program Manager. Vehicles shall also be inspected upon sale and when titles are transferred. Any person who believes he/she has a vehicle for which he/she has been erroneously notified of inspection may petition the Program Manager to correct such error.

B. Vehicles Unavailable for Inspection:

(1) Motor vehicles which are unavailable for inspection, and primarily operated in an area that does not have an I/M Program, may be granted an extension of inspection, if authorized by the Program Manager. Persons seeking an extension may petition the Program Manager by submitting a signed affidavit justifying the special need and by providing other necessary documentation as required by the Program Manager.

(2) Motor vehicles which are registered in Bernalillo County but are primarily operated in another I/M Program shall be tested, either in the area of primary operation or in Bernalillo county. If tested in another I/M Program area, the Program Manager will issue a compliance certificate upon presentation of a passing I/M test from the other program.

C. Federal, State and Local Government Vehicles:

(1) Each motor vehicle operated in Bernalillo County which is owned or leased by the United States Government, the State of New Mexico or any New Mexico political subdivision shall be inspected biennially.

(2) The responsible government authority shall perform emissions inspections according to a schedule approved by the Program Manager. A schedule shall only be approved if the Program Manager determines that it is consistent with the scope and goals of 20.11.101 NMAC.

(3) Persons who are responsible for government fleet vehicles or motor pools shall periodically, but not less than annually, update the vehicle inventory and forward the resulting inspection plan with inventory to the Program Manager.

N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.13

11/16/93. . .12/1/95; 20.11.101.13 NMAC - Rn, 20 NMAC 11.101.II.2, 10/1/02