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§47-12-410.


§47-12-410.
   
   (a) The term "air-conditioning equipment" as used or referred to in
   this section shall mean mechanical vapor compression refrigeration
   equipment which is used to cool the driver's or passenger compartment
   of any motor vehicle.
   
   (b) Such equipment shall be manufactured, installed and maintained
   with due regard for the safety of the occupants of the vehicle and the
   public and shall not contain any refrigerant which is toxic to persons
   or which is flammable.
   
   (c) The Commissioner of Public Safety may adopt and enforce safety
   requirements, regulations and specifications consistent with the
   requirements of this section applicable to such equipment which shall
   correlate with and, so far as possible, conform to the current
   recommended practice or standard applicable to such equipment approved
   by the Society of Automotive Engineers.
   
   (d) No person shall have for sale, offer for sale, sell or equip any
   motor vehicle with any such equipment unless it complies with
   requirements of this section.
   
   (e) No person shall operate on any highway any motor vehicle equipped
   with any air-conditioning equipment unless said equipment complies
   with the requirements of this section.
   

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