9VAC5-91-742. Eligibility requirements for financial assistance

A. In order to qualify for financial assistance, a person shall meet the following requirements, as applicable: 1. Be the registered owner of an eligible vehicle for which all appropriate registration fees for the vehicle with the Department of Motor Vehicles have been paid. 2. Have a household income that is less than or equal to 133% of the federal Poverty Guidelines, as published by the United States Department of Health and Human Services; and 3. Spend a minimum copayment of one hundred dollars on emissions-related repairs at a certified vehicle emissions repair facility. Money spent to correct tampered emissions control systems or to make a vehicle test ready shall not be included in the copayment. Repairs shall meet the requirements of 9VAC5-91-741 B. B. In order to qualify for financial assistance, a vehicle shall be an affected motor vehicle that: 1. Is subject to the provisions of § 46.2-1177 of the Code of Virginia; 2. Can be driven under its own power to the emissions repair facility; 3. Is currently registered or is operated primarily in the program area; 4. Has a current and valid Virginia Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection as provided in §§ 46.2-1157 and 46.2-1158 of the Code of Virginia; and 5. Has been issued a notice of violation under 9VAC5-91-750 B. C. The owners of the following vehicles are not eligible for financial assistance: 1. A vehicle undergoing a transfer of ownership. 2. A vehicle being initially registered in Virginia. 3. A nonconforming vehicle. 4. A vehicle powered exclusively by a clean special fuel. 5. A vehicle owned or operated by a fleet. 6. A vehicle registered to a nonprofit organization. 7. A vehicle owned or leased by a commercial entity. 8. A vehicle owned or leased by a government entity. 9. A vehicle registered as an antique vehicle. 10. A vehicle that is unable to complete a motor vehicle emissions inspection according to 9VAC5-91-410 through 9VAC5-91-490 .