New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024
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15 Off‑road passenger vehicles
(1) A vehicle is a heavy off‑road passenger vehicle if: (a) the vehicle is in the MC (off‑road passenger vehicle) vehicle category; and (b) the rated towing capacity first entered on the RAV in relation to the vehicle is 3 tonnes or more; and (c) the vehicle’s chassis: (i) is determined to be covered by this subparagraph in an instrument in force under section 30; or (ii) if no such instrument is in force—is a body on frame chassis within the ordinary meaning of that expression. (2) A vehicle is a light off‑road passenger vehicle if it is in the MC (off‑road passenger vehicle) vehicle category and is not a heavy off‑road passenger vehicle.