This bill proposes an amendment to RSA 266:59-b, V, which pertains to the issuance of temporary waivers for vehicles that fail the EPA OBD II test but pass all other inspection requirements. The amendment seeks to extend the period during which a vehicle can operate with a temporary waiver from 60 days to 120 days from the date of issuance, allowing vehicle owners more time to make the necessary repairs. The bill specifies that a vehicle is eligible for only one such waiver during its inspection cycle.

Additionally, the bill instructs the department to adopt rules that establish the broadest possible waivers for consumers, particularly considering the economic hardship that OBD II repairs might impose. The committee mentioned in paragraph VII is tasked with making recommendations for such waivers, and the department is expected to consider these recommendations during the rulemaking process. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 266:59-b
As Amended by the House: 266:59-b