N.M. Code R. § 20.11.23.7

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

Section 20.11.23.7 - DEFINITIONS

In addition to the definitions in Section 20.11.23.7 NMAC the definitions in 20.11.1 NMAC apply unless there is a conflict between definitions, in which case the definition in this Part shall govern.

A. "Approved Motor Vehicle Refrigerant Recycling or Recovery Equipment" means equipment models that have been certified to meet the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standard for the extraction and reclamation of refrigerant from motor vehicle air conditioners (SAE standard J-1990) or other equipment as approved by the Director.

B. "Chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs" means the family of substances containing carbon, fluorine and chlorine, and having no hydrogen atoms and no double bonds. This includes but is not limited to the Freon used in air conditioning and refrigeration units.

C. "Refrigeration Unit" means automotive air conditioners and refrigerators and freezers, including both those intended to be household appliances and those, which are commercial and industrial models.

D. "Wrecker of Vehicles" means any person actively engaged in the business of acquiring vehicles, required to be registered under Motor Vehicle Code, Articles 1 through 8 of Chapter 66 NMSA 1978, for the purpose of dismantling such vehicles as scrap material or the resale of reclaimable parts.

N.M. Code R. § 20.11.23.7

3/26/91. . .12/1/95; 20.11.23.7 NMAC - Rn, 20 NMAC 11.23.I.7, 10/1/02