Opinion ID: 2627458
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 10

Heading: The Rowen matter

Text: The administrative law judge found that Rowen's vehicle could not have passed an emissions test because it had an inoperable air injection system. The following evidence in the record supports that finding. First, Rowen testified that she did not work on the engine or remove an air injection pump after she purchased the vehicle. Second, a DMV emission control technician and a DMV compliance investigator and emission technician both testified that the air injection system was inoperable because extensive rust and grime prevented the pump from properly turning, the system was missing a belt and pulley, and there were no scratches or marks to suggest tampering with the air injection system. Finally, a mechanic who independently inspected the vehicle testified that the vehicle's inoperable air injection system prevented it from passing an emissions test. We conclude that substantial evidence supports the administrative law judge's findings that Nellis Motors did not perform an emission test on Rowen's vehicle because it could not have passed the smog inspection due to an inoperable air injection system.