New York S09074 prohibits disabling, removing, or interfering with emission control devices and using emission tampering devices, providing remedies.

New York S09074 amends the environmental conservation law to prohibit tampering with emission control devices and using emission tampering devices. It defines "aftermarket defeat device" and makes it unlawful to sell, possess, install, or attempt to install such devices. The bill mandates that vehicle owners remove these devices within ten business days of inspection and provides for civil penalties for violations. The Department of Environmental Conservation and the Attorney General are authorized to enforce these provisions, with fines deposited into the Environmental Protection Fund.

New York S09074 prohibits disabling, removing, or interfering with emission control devices and using emission tampering devices, providing remedies.

New York S09074 amends the environmental conservation law to prohibit tampering with emission control devices and using emission tampering devices. It defines "aftermarket defeat device" and makes it unlawful to sell, possess, install, or attempt to install such devices. The bill mandates that vehicle owners remove these devices within ten business days of inspection and provides for civil penalties for violations. The Department of Environmental Conservation and the Attorney General are authorized to enforce these provisions, with fines deposited into the Environmental Protection Fund.