Section 23-401 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 23-401. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Diesel vehicles.- "Diesel vehicle" means a motor vehicle that: 

(1) Is powered by a compression ignition engine; and 

(2) Has a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating over 10,000 pounds. 

(c)  Emissions inspector.- "Emissions inspector" means a person who is certified by the Department of State Police to perform an emissions test. 

(d)  Emissions standard.- "Emissions standard" means a measurement of acceptable diesel emissions. 

(e)  Emissions test.- "Emissions test" means the sampling and measurement of certain components of diesel vehicle exhaust to determine if the diesel vehicle complies with an emissions standard. 

(f)  Police officer.- "Police officer" means any uniformed law enforcement officer. 
 

[1999, chs. 41, 42.]