8-1702. Approval or disapproval of equipment by secretary of transportation.

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(a)The secretary of transportation is hereby required to approve or disapprove any lighting device or other safety equipment, components or assemblies of a type for which approval is specifically required in this act within a reasonable time after such approval has been requested. Such approvals may be based upon certificates of approval and test reports furnished to the secretary by the American association of motor vehicle administrators.

(b)The secretary of transportation is further authorized to establish the procedure to be followed when request for approval of any lighting device or other safety equipment, component or assembly is submitted under this section.

(c)The secretary of transportation shall maintain and publish lists of all such devices, components or assemblies which have been approved by the secretary or under authority contained in this act.