28-474. Statewide alternative fuels plan; coordinator; energy conservation; alternative and clean burning fuels requirements

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A. The state motor vehicle fleet coordinator shall develop, implement, document, monitor and modify as necessary a statewide alternative fuels plan in consultation with all agencies that are subject to the alternative fuel and clean burning fuel requirements prescribed in this section or any other law. The coordinator shall approve all motor vehicle acquisitions pursuant to this section, except for acquisitions by community college districts.

B. Motor vehicles purchased for the state motor vehicle fleet shall comply with the United States environmental protection agency standards for low-emission vehicles pursuant to 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 88.104-94 or 88.105-94.

C. The coordinator shall identify specific motor vehicle models within each vehicle class that meet the demands of each agency and that demonstrate a high degree of fuel economy.

D. Subsections B and C of this section do not apply to the purchase or lease of the following:

1. A motor vehicle to be used primarily for criminal law enforcement.

2. A motorcycle.

3. An all-terrain vehicle.

4. An ambulance.

5. A fire truck, a fire engine or any other fire-suppression apparatus.

E. An agency that is excluded from participation in the state motor vehicle fleet pursuant to section 28-472, subsection F shall develop and implement a plan for alternative fuels and clean burning fuels and fuel economy for the agency's motor vehicle fleet that is substantially similar to the standards set forth in this section. The agency shall submit the plan to the coordinator for review.

F. All agencies, including those listed in section 28-472, subsection F, shall comply with the statewide alternative fuels plan that is developed and implemented by the coordinator pursuant to subsection A of this section.

G. The department may not register a motor vehicle that is operated by an agency listed in section 28-472, subsection F if the agency is not in compliance with this section.