California Administrative Code

Prior to the 2001 model year, if any official test procedure adopted by the state board specifies that the state board may find a violation of Section 43105 or 43106 of the Health and Safety Code or of this article when a specified percentage of assembly-line vehicles exceeds a s…

(a) When this section is invoked pursuant to other sections of this article or Health and Safety Code Section 43105, the executive officer shall require the manufacturer to submit a plan within 30 calendar days of receipt of the invocation order to bring all vehicles into complia…

Unless and until a court of competent jurisdiction issues a final ruling that H.J. Res. 88 (119th Congress) and H.J. Res. 89 (119th Congress) are invalid or that the waivers U.S. EPA granted California on January 6, 2025, 90 Federal Register 642 and 90 Federal Register 643, are i…

For purposes of this section, any cross-referenced section in title 13 or title 17 of the California Code of Regulations shall refer to the section identified as the alternative version “(Alternative)” for the corresponding section, to the extent an alternative version of that se…

Unless and until a court of competent jurisdiction issues a final ruling that H.J. Res. 88 (119th Congress) and H.J. Res. 89 (119th Congress) are invalid or that the waivers U.S. EPA granted California on January 6, 2025, 90 Federal Register 642 and 90 Federal Register 643, are i…

The provisions regarding applicability of the ordered recall procedures and the definitions shall be the same as those set forth in Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Sections 2111 and 2112.

For purposes of this section, any cross-referenced section in title 13 or title 17 of the California Code of Regulations shall refer to the section identified as the alternative version “(Alternative)” for the corresponding section, to the extent an alternative version of that se…

Unless and until a court of competent jurisdiction issues a final ruling that H.J. Res. 88 (119th Congress) and H.J. Res. 89 (119th Congress) are invalid or that the waivers U.S. EPA granted California on January 6, 2025, 90 Federal Register 642 and 90 Federal Register 643, are i…

Failure by a manufacturer to carry out all recall actions ordered by the Executive Officer pursuant to Sections 2123 through 2133 of these procedures shall constitute a violation of Health and Safety Code Section 43105.

The Executive Officer may extend any deadline in the plan if he or she finds in writing that a manufacturer has shown good cause for such extension.

The provisions regarding applicability of the enforcement test procedures and the definitions shall be the same as those set forth in Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Sections 2111 and 2112.

For purposes of this section, any cross-referenced section in title 13 or title 17 of the California Code of Regulations shall refer to the section identified as the alternative version “(Alternative)” for the corresponding section, to the extent an alternative version of that se…

For purposes of this section, any cross-referenced section in title 13 or title 17 of the California Code of Regulations shall refer to the section identified as the alternative version “(Alternative)” for the corresponding section, to the extent an alternative version of that se…

Unless and until a court of competent jurisdiction issues a final ruling that H.J. Res. 88 (119th Congress) and H.J. Res. 89 (119th Congress) are invalid or that the waivers U.S. EPA granted California on January 6, 2025, 90 Federal Register 642 and 90 Federal Register 643, are i…

For purposes of this section, any cross-referenced section in title 13 or title 17 of the California Code of Regulations shall refer to the section identified as the alternative version “(Alternative)” for the corresponding section, to the extent an alternative version of that se…

For purposes of this section, any cross-referenced section in title 13 or title 17 of the California Code of Regulations shall refer to the section identified as the alternative version “(Alternative)” for the corresponding section, to the extent an alternative version of that se…

For purposes of this section, any cross-referenced section in title 13 or title 17 of the California Code of Regulations shall refer to the section identified as the alternative version “(Alternative)” for the corresponding section, to the extent an alternative version of that se…

Certificates of Compliance are not required upon transfer of ownership and registration of heavy-duty diesel vehicles, nor upon initial registration of heavy-duty diesel vehicles with an odometer reading of over 7,500 miles. This section shall become effective on September 1, 198…

Unless and until a court of competent jurisdiction issues a final ruling that H.J. Res. 88 (119th Congress) and H.J. Res. 89 (119th Congress) are invalid or that the waivers U.S. EPA granted California on January 6, 2025, 90 Federal Register 642 and 90 Federal Register 643, are i…

In cases of conflict with manufacturer's specifications, the executive officer may by Executive Order exempt certain vehicles from a standard set forth in Section 2175 above or set appropriate separate standards. A list of such vehicle(s) or class(es) of vehicles shall be distrib…

For participants in the Methanol Fuel Experimental Program, the emission control systems listed below, as originally installed on the vehicle, are to be inspected annually. The original equipment systems shall be functioning properly in order to obtain a valid Certificate of Comp…

(a) The definitions of this section supplement and are governed by the definitions set forth in Chapter 2 (commencing with section 39010), Part 1, Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code. The following definitions shall govern the provisions of this chapter. (1) “Authorized dea…

(a) All heavy-duty vehicles applicable to this HD I/M Regulation operating in California are subject to on-road emissions monitoring through a network of CARB-authorized roadside emissions monitoring devices. For a vehicle passing through a roadside emissions monitoring device, t…

(a) When tested using the SAE J1667 smoke opacity test procedure, a vehicle equipped with an on-road engine used for motive power shall not exceed the smoke opacity standards specified below: (1) 5% for any heavy-duty vehicle powered by a 2007 or subsequent model-year diesel engi…

(a) This section applies to any heavy-duty vehicle owner whose vehicle is directed for a referee inspection by the Executive Officer due to any of the following circumstances: (1) A law enforcement agency requests the Executive Officer to direct a vehicle to referee services. (2)…

(a) Motor Carrier of Property Permit Renewal Application form [DMV 134 MCP (REV. 1/2004)], which is hereby incorporated by reference, shall be completed and submitted to the department, prior to the date of expiration, when a motor carrier applies for renewal of a Motor Carrier P…

(a) Acceptable proof of financial responsibility, pursuant to Vehicle Code section 34630, shall be submitted to the department in the form of a Certificate of Insurance, [DMV 65 MCP (REV. 7/2002)] pursuant to Vehicle Code section 34631(a); or a surety bond, [DMV 55 MCP (REV. 10/2…

(a) The annual report of employees and owner-operator drivers, pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 34633, shall be submitted to the department by a Motor Carrier with a carrier fleet of 20 or more commercial motor vehicles, upon renewal or reinstatement of a Motor Carrier Permit. Th…

(a) Regulatory Standard. (1) [Reserved] (2) [Reserved] (3) Starting January 1, 1994, no person shall sell, offer for sale, supply, or offer for supply any California gasoline: (A) which is not represented as unleaded, or (B) which has been produced with the use of any lead additi…

(a) This section applies to 2019 and subsequent model-year light-duty certified engine packages for use in a light-duty specially-produced motor vehicle (SPMV) and the manufacturers of SPMVs. (b) Each part of this article is severable, and in the event that any part of this chapt…

(a) Applicability. This section shall apply to an SPMV manufacturer of 2019 and subsequent model year SPMVs. (b) Requirements. (1) Affidavit. A SPMV manufacturer must sign and date the affidavit provided by the engine manufacturer, as required in section 2209.4.(l), confirming un…

(a) Compliance with the cap limits for Reid vapor pressure. (1) No person shall sell, offer for sale, supply, offer for supply, or transport California gasoline which exceeds the applicable cap limit for Reid vapor pressure within each of the air basins during the regulatory peri…

(a) Applicability. This section shall apply to 2012 and subsequent model year light-duty motor vehicle engines certified for use in specially constructed vehicles. (b) Warranty Reporting Requirements. (1) A manufacturer shall retain and review unscreened warranty claims for each …

(a) Applicability. This section shall apply to installers of 2012 and subsequent model year certified engine packages. (b) Requirements. (1) Affidavit. An installer must sign and date the affidavit provided by the manufacturer, as required in section 2212(h)(6), confirming under …

To request a hearing under Vehicle Code section 34623(f), a suspended motor carrier permit holder shall submit the following in writing to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Legal Affairs Division, 2415 First Avenue, MS C-128, Sacramento, CA 95818, or by facsimile to (916) 657-624…

(a) When this section is invoked pursuant to other sections of this article, the executive officer may issue a cease and desist order and may require the person to submit a plan for correcting any deficiencies found by the state board. The executive officer may order any of the a…

(a) An applicant for an original Private Carrier of Passengers Certificate shall complete, sign and certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, an Application for Private Carrier of Passengers Certificate, form DMV REG 1300 (NEW 07/2018), which is…

No device controlling exhaust emissions from portable and from mobile internal combustion engines used in enclosed structures shall be certified by the Air Resources Board unless it meets the following criteria: (a) Such device shall operate so that, with engine maintenance which…

New 1977 through 2014 model-year gasoline-fueled motor vehicles and 1993 through 2014 model-year methanol-fueled passenger cars, light-duty trucks, medium-duty vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles shall not be sold, offered for sale or registered in California unless such vehicles co…

The failure of an applicant or a business partner to comply with the information security requirements identified in Section 225.51 shall be good cause for the department to cancel, suspend, revoke, or refuse to enter into a BPA contract and/or BPA permit with such business partn…

(a) The processing of vehicle registration and titling transactions and issuing of vehicle registration indicia and documents by a business partner requires access to the department's data communication system and the vehicle registration and BPA inventory databases through a net…

(a) A business partner shall execute and comply with all terms and conditions of the Electronic Fund Transfer Authorization Agreement for Preauthorized Payments, REG 4051 (REV. 12/2011) (EFT contract) that provides for payment to the department of the fees collected by the busine…

(a) A business partner shall process transactions and control inventory according to the BPA Transaction Procedures and Inventory Requirements Handbook (Revised November 2011), which is hereby incorporated by reference. (b) All BPA second-line business partners who are licensed r…

(a) Each business partner shall maintain all business records related to the BPA program. (b) First-line business partners and first-line service providers shall retain records for the term of the BPA permit to which they pertain, for three years following the termination, cancel…

(a) This section shall not apply to a second-line business partner. A business partner shall hire an independent auditor to perform three compliance audits during the term of the BPA contract. The audits shall be conducted by an independent auditor in accordance with generally ac…

(a) An applicant applying to participate in the department's Interstate Carrier Program must be one of the following: (1) A vehicle leasing company or vehicle rental company that processes International Registration Plan vehicle registrations for their own business purposes. (2) …

(a) The Interstate Carrier Program Permit, REG 200 I (NEW 11/2017), which is hereby incorporated by reference, shall be valid for 36 months and displayed in the Interstate Carrier Program partner's business within view of customers. (b) The Interstate Carrier Program permit expir…

The department may refuse to approve an Interstate Carrier Program permit application for any of the following: (a) The failure of an applicant to establish its honesty, integrity, good character and reputation to the satisfaction of the department is good cause for the departmen…

(a) In reaching a decision for approval or disapproval of an Interstate Carrier Program permit application, the department's Interstate Carrier Program Administrator or the department's designee shall review and consider the criminal history information provided by the California…

§ 450.21. Change of Ownership. [Renumbered] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I67D343235A1E11EC8227000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextD…