Virginia § 46.2-1088 - Air conditioning units
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1088 — Air conditioning units, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-1088. Air conditioning units
No motor vehicle operated on any highway shall be equipped with any air conditioning unit unless such device is of a type approved as to safety by the Superintendent. The Superintendent is authorized to promulgate regulations setting specifications relating to the design, construction, installation, maintenance, and use of such air conditioning units. No refrigerant used in such unit shall be explosive, flammable, or toxic, unless the refrigerant is included in the list published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a safe alternative motor vehicle air conditioning substitute for chloroflourocarbon-12, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7671 k (c).
Code 1950, § 46-310.1; 1954, c. 217; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-307; 1989, c. 727; 2008, c. 443.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1088
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1088 cover?
Section 46.2-1088 ("Air conditioning units") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 46.2-1088?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 46.2-1088 apply to my situation?
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