# COMAR 11.14.08.01: COMAR 11.14.08.01. Scope and Applicability

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

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## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 11.14.08.01
- **Heading:** COMAR 11.14.08.01. Scope and Applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Subtitle 14 MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION — VEHICLE INSPECTIONS / Chapter 08 Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program / COMAR 11.14.08.01

## Text

A. Scope. The Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program requires all subject vehicles to be inspected biennially as scheduled by the Administration.
B. Applicability.
(1) Unless exempt under Regulation .04 of this chapter , a vehicle is subject to the provisions of this chapter if it is:
(a) Registered within the emissions inspection area;
(b) Owned or leased by a federal, State, or local government, and assigned and operated within the emissions inspection area for more than 60 days in a calendar year; or
(c) Owned or leased by an employee of the federal government, and operated on any property or facility owned by the federal government within the emissions inspection area for more than 60 days in a calendar year.
(2) Table 1. Test Procedure Applicability.
Gross Vehicle Weight (pounds) Vehicle Model Year Test Type (a) 8,500 and under 1996 and newer On-board diagnostics test (b) 8,501—14,000 1977—2007 Idle exhaust emissions test, catalytic converter check, and gas cap leak test 2008 and newer On-board diagnostics test (c) 14,001—26,000 1977 and newer Idle exhaust emissions test, catalytic converter check, and gas cap leak test

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