§ 41-6a-1640. Air conditioning equipment -- Requirements.  


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  • (1) As used in this section, "air conditioning equipment" means mechanical vapor compression refrigeration equipment used to cool the operator or passenger compartment of a motor vehicle.
    (2) Air conditioning equipment shall:
    (a) be manufactured, installed, and maintained with due regard for the safety of the occupants of the vehicle and the public; and
    (b) not contain any refrigerant which is toxic to persons or which is flammable.
    (3) A person may not have for sale, offer for sale, sell, or equip any motor vehicle with air conditioning equipment unless it complies with the specifications adopted under Section 41-6a-1601 and this section.
    (4) A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a highway if the motor vehicle is equipped with air conditioning equipment unless the air conditioning equipment complies with the specifications adopted under Section 41-6a-1601 and this section.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session