HB-1230 Mobile Machinery Comply Tier 2 Emissions (Fischer/Tapia)

Posted on February 2, 2008 in Colorado Legislation

Background: Establishes the "Colorado Mobile Machinery Emissions Limitations Act of 2008". Requires mobile machinery that uses diesel fuel to meet tier 2 emission standards beginning January 1, 2010, and to meet tier 3 emission standards beginning January 1, 2013. Requires a person operating mobile machinery to certify to the department of public health and environment that the equipment meets the applicable emission standards. Requires the owner of mobile machinery to pay an annual $25 fee upon registration of the mobile machinery. Authorizes the county clerk to retain a portion of the fee. Establishes a per-horsepower fee for mobile machinery that does not meet the applicable emission standards and a penalty for false certifications. Exempts a person operating mobile machinery as part of a farming or ranching operation from the emission control requirements if the person files an affidavit at the time of registration that alleges that the person has an annual adjusted gross income of less than $250,000.
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