Signed by Governor Martin O'Malley

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes strict emissions standards for vehicles sold in Maryland.

Highlights:

-Imposes California's emissions standards, which are stricter than federal emissions standards, on cars sold in Maryland starting in 2011 (sec. 1). -Forbids requiring the sale of California reformulated gasoline at any point (sec. 1). -Provides exemptions to the program, including vehicles sold out-of-state and any vehicles that would be exempted under California law (sec. 1). -Establishes an annual review of changes in California's emission standards for the past year (sec. 1). -Establishes a Maryland Clean Car and Energy Policy Task Force to study outside vehicle emission standards and to make recommendations to the legislature (sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes strict emissions standards for vehicles sold in Maryland.

Highlights:

-Imposes California's emissions standards, which are stricter than federal emissions standards, on cars sold in Maryland starting in 2011 (sec. 1). -Forbids requiring the sale of California reformulated gasoline at any point (sec. 1). -Provides exemptions to the program, including vehicles sold out-of-state and any vehicles that would be exempted under California law (sec. 1). -Establishes an annual review of changes in California's emission standards for the past year (sec. 1).

Full Bill Text