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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 26Pt. 5Ch. 2Art. 1.5§ 43150 Vehicle Emission Certification Standards

§ 43150 Vehicle Emission Certification Standards

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§ 43150 Vehicle Emission Certification Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •Only new cars and engines that pass California's tough pollution tests can be sold or registered here.
  • •The law tries to keep the air clean but also doesn’t want to make it too hard for people to travel or do business.
  • •If a car doesn’t meet the rules, it can’t be used or registered in the state.

Example

You buy a brand-new car from another state and try to register it in California.

If the car doesn’t meet California’s pollution rules, you won’t be allowed to register it here. The law wants cleaner air but also doesn’t want to stop people from moving or doing business.

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

Official Source
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§ 43150 Vehicle Emission Certification Standards

The Legislature finds and declares that the people of this state, in order to achieve the purposes of this part, have a special interest in assuring that only those new motor vehicles and new motor vehicle engines which meet this state’s stringent emission standards and test procedures, and which have been certified pursuant to this chapter, are used or registered in this state. The Legislature also finds and declares that this special interest must be protected in a manner which will not unduly or unreasonably infringe upon the right of the people of this state and other states to travel and do business interstate. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1206.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

pollutionemissionvehiclelegislatureability

Related Statutes

  • § 43154 Vehicle Emission Penalty Limits
  • § 39040 Vehicle Pollution Control Devices
  • § 43101.5 Vehicle Emission Standards Limits
  • § 43102 Vehicle Emission Certification Standards
  • § 43106 Vehicle Emission Certification Compliance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 43150.
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