ยง 308-a. Mandatory reporting. If any motor vehicle is presented for
inspection at a licensed official inspection station, and such vehicle
has been altered, a vehicle commonly referred to as a "stretch
limousine", so as to add seating capacity beyond that provided by the
original manufacturer by way of an extended chassis, lengthened wheel
base, or an elongated seating area, and in the case of a truck, has been
modified to transport passengers, such licensed official inspection
station shall refuse inspection for such vehicle and promptly report
such vehicle to the commissioner in a form and manner prescribed by such
commissioner. Provided, however, that the provisions of this section
shall not apply to any altered motor vehicle for which the department of
transportation has issued an exemption letter pursuant to paragraph
three of subdivision (f) of part 79.20 of title fifteen of the codes,
rules, and regulations of the state of New York and that is in
compliance with part 567 of title forty-nine of the code of federal
regulations.
Structure New York Laws
Article 5 - Periodic Inspection of Motor Vehicles
301 - Periodic Inspection of All Motor Vehicles.
301-A - Re-Inspection of Motor Vehicles Involved in Certain Accidents.
301-B - Heavy Duty Vehicle Emissions.
302 - Powers and Duties of the Commissioner.
303 - Official Inspection Stations.