California Health and Safety Code

§ 44003.5

HSC § 44003.5 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 26 · Part 5 · Ch. 5 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)Notwithstanding any other law, an enhanced motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program, including the provisions of Section 44010.5, is established in the San Francisco Bay Area Basin, consistent with the requirements described in subdivision (b).

(b)The department shall commence operation of the enhanced motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program in the urbanized areas of the San Francisco Bay Area Basin, including directing motor vehicles to test facilities, after the department determines that an adequate number of test stations, test and repair stations, referee services, and other facilities and equipment necessary to provide reliable and convenient service to vehicle owners subject to the program exist in that basin.

(c)Upon commencing operation of the enhanced program in those areas of the San Francisco Bay Area Basin subject to the requirements of the program, the bureau shall utilize emission standards for oxides of nitrogen, and percentages of vehicles directed to test stations similar to those utilized to begin the initial implementation of the program in other enhanced areas of the state. The department shall phase in more stringent emission standards for oxides of nitrogen and direct higher percentages of vehicles to test stations, so that the fully implemented enhanced program in the San Francisco Bay area is consistent with the fully implemented enhanced program in other areas of the state.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 681, Sec. 13. (AB 1263) Effective January 1, 2024.