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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 26Pt. 5Ch. 5Art. 9§ 44090 High Polluter Vehicle Definitions

§ 44090 High Polluter Vehicle Definitions

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§ 44090 High Polluter Vehicle Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law talks about cars that pollute a lot.
  • •A 'high polluter' is a car that releases too many bad fumes into the air.
  • •There is a special fund called the 'High Polluter Repair or Removal Account' to help fix or get rid of these cars.

Example

If your old car smokes a lot and fails the smog test really badly, it might be called a 'high polluter'.

This means your car is releasing too many bad fumes, and you might need to fix it or get rid of it. There is a special fund to help pay for this.

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

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§ 44090 High Polluter Vehicle Definitions

For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Account” means the High Polluter Repair or Removal Account created pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 44091. (b) “High polluter” means a high-emission motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, a gross polluter. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 406. Effective January 1, 2007.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

accounthigh pollutergross polluterspollutionemissionvehiclefinerelease

Related Statutes

  • § 44062.3 Vehicle Retirement Incentive Program
  • § 44080 Gross Polluter Vehicle Enforcement
  • § 44084 High-Emitter Vehicle Repair Incentives
  • § 44091 High Polluter Vehicle Program
  • § 44104 High Polluter Vehicle Retirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 44090.
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