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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 26Pt. 5Ch. 1§ 43004 Alternative Fuel Emission Standards

§ 43004 Alternative Fuel Emission Standards

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§ 43004 Alternative Fuel Emission Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about rules for car exhaust fumes.
  • •If you change your car to use a different fuel (not gasoline or diesel), it still has to follow the same exhaust rules as gasoline cars.
  • •Some other laws (Sections 43001, 43002, or 43005) might have different rules, but this is the general rule.

Example

You change your car to run on natural gas instead of gasoline.

Even though your car now uses natural gas, it still has to meet the same exhaust rules as a regular gasoline car.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 43004 Alternative Fuel Emission Standards

Except as otherwise provided in Section 43001, 43002, or 43005, the standards applicable under this part for exhaust emissions for gasoline-powered motor vehicles shall apply to motor vehicles which have been modified or altered to use a fuel other than gasoline or diesel. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 957.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

pollutionemissionvehicle

Related Statutes

  • § 40000 Local Air Pollution Control
  • § 41514 Vehicle Emission Equipment Exemption
  • § 43000 Vehicle Emission Standards
  • § 43008 Vehicle Pollution Control Devices
  • § 43008.5 Direct Import Vehicle Testing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 43004.
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