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Measure SB 712
Authors Grove  
Principle Coauthors: Cortese   Wallis  
Coauthors: Alvarado-Gil   Archuleta   Choi   Dahle   Jones   Niello   Ochoa Bogh   Richardson   Seyarto   Strickland   Valladares   Alanis   Castillo   Davies   Ellis   Gallagher   Jeff Gonzalez   Hadwick   Lackey   Patterson   Michelle Rodriguez  
Subject Smog check: motor vehicles: exemption.
Relating To relating to air pollution.
Title An act to amend, repeal, and add Section 44011 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend, repeal, and add Section 4000.1 of the Vehicle Code, relating to air pollution.
Last Action Dt 2025-07-16
State Amended Assembly
Status In Committee Process
Active? Y
Vote Required Majority
Appropriation No
Fiscal Committee Yes
Local Program No
Substantive Changes None
Urgency No
Tax Levy No
Leginfo Link Bill
Actions
2025-08-29     August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2025-08-20     August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.
2025-07-16     Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-07-15     From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (July 14).
2025-06-16     Referred to Com. on TRANS.
2025-06-05     In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
2025-06-04     Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 32. Noes 3. Page 1520.) Ordered to the Assembly.
2025-05-28     Read second time and amended. Ordered to third reading.
2025-05-27     From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 1. Page 1210.) (May 23).
2025-05-16     Set for hearing May 23.
2025-04-28     April 28 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
2025-04-17     Set for hearing April 28.
2025-04-16     April 21 hearing postponed by committee.
2025-04-10     Set for hearing April 21.
2025-04-09     From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 2. Page 711.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-03-25     Set for hearing April 8.
2025-03-24     From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
2025-03-12     Referred to Com. on TRANS.
2025-02-24     From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24.
2025-02-24     Read first time.
2025-02-21     Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
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Amended Assembly     2025-07-16
Amended Senate     2025-05-28
Amended Senate     2025-03-24
Introduced     2025-02-21
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			<html:p>This bill would, commencing on January 1, 2027, additionally fully exempt from the smog check requirements, both biennially and at transfer, a motor vehicle that was manufactured prior to the 1981 model year, has been assigned a special identification plate indicating that it is a historical vehicle, and is insured as a collector motor vehicle, as specified. The bill, beginning January 1, 2028, would expand this exemption by one model year, every year, for 5 years. The bill
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								(a)
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								All motor vehicles powered by internal combustion engines that are registered within an area designated for program coverage shall be required biennially to obtain a certificate of compliance or noncompliance, except for the following:
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								(1)
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								All motorcycles until the department, pursuant to Section 44012, implements test procedures applicable to motorcycles.
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								(2)
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								All motor vehicles that have been issued a certificate of compliance or noncompliance or a repair cost waiver upon a change of ownership or initial registration in this state during the preceding six months.
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								(3)
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								All motor vehicles manufactured prior to the 1976
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								(4)
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								(A)
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								Except as provided in subparagraph (B), all motor vehicles four or less model years old.
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								(B)
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								(i)
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								Beginning January 1, 2005, all motor vehicles six or less model years old, unless the state board finds that providing an exception for these vehicles will prohibit the state from meeting the requirements of Section 176(c) of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 7401 et seq.) or the state’s commitments with respect to the state implementation plan required by the federal Clean Air Act.
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								(ii)
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								Notwithstanding clause (i), beginning January 1, 2019, all motor vehicles eight or less model years old, unless the state board finds that providing an
						exception for these vehicles will prohibit the state from meeting the requirements of Section 176(c) of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 7401 et seq.) or the state’s commitments with respect to the state implementation plan required by the federal Clean Air Act.
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								(iii)
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								Clause (ii) does not apply to a motor vehicle that is seven
						model years old in year 2018 for which a certificate of compliance has been obtained.
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								(C)
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								All motor vehicles excepted by this paragraph shall be subject to testing and to certification requirements as determined by the department, if any of the following apply:
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								(i)
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								The department determines through remote sensing activities or other means that there is a substantial probability that the vehicle has a tampered emission control system or would fail for other cause a smog check test as specified in Section 44012.
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								(ii)
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								The vehicle was previously registered outside this state and is undergoing initial registration in this state.
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								(iii)
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								The vehicle is
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								(iv)
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								The vehicle has been selected for testing pursuant to Section 44014.7 or any other provision of this chapter authorizing out-of-cycle testing.
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								(D)
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								This paragraph does not apply to diesel-powered vehicles.
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								(5)
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								In addition to the vehicles exempted pursuant to paragraph (4), any motor vehicle or class of motor vehicles exempted pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 44024.5. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department, pursuant to the authority granted by this paragraph, exempt at least 15 percent of the lowest emitting motor vehicles from the biennial smog check inspection.
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								(6)
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								All motor
						vehicles that the department determines would present prohibitive inspection or repair problems.
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								(7)
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								Any vehicle registered to the owner of a fleet licensed pursuant to Section 44020 if the vehicle is garaged exclusively outside the area included in program coverage, and is not primarily operated inside the area included in program coverage.
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								(8)
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								(A)
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								All diesel-powered vehicles manufactured prior to the 1998 model year.
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								(B)
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								All diesel-powered vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,501 to 10,000 pounds, inclusive, until the department, in consultation with the state board, pursuant to Section 44012, implements test procedures applicable to these vehicles.
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								(C)
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								All diesel-powered vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating from 10,001 pounds to 14,000 pounds, inclusive, until the state board and the Department of Motor Vehicles determine the best method for identifying these vehicles, and until the department, in consultation with the state board, pursuant to Section 44012, implements test procedures applicable to these vehicles.
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								(D)
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								All diesel-powered vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,001 pounds or greater.
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								(b)
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								Vehicles designated for program coverage in enhanced areas shall be required to obtain inspections from appropriate smog check stations operating in enhanced areas.
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								(c)
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								For
						purposes of subdivision (a), a collector motor vehicle, as defined in Section 259 of the Vehicle Code, is exempt from those portions of the test required by subdivision (f) of Section 44012 if the collector motor vehicle meets all of the following criteria:
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								(1)
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								Submission of proof that the motor vehicle is insured as a collector motor vehicle, as shall be required by regulation of the bureau.
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								(2)
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								The motor vehicle is at least 35 model years old.
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								(3)
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								The motor vehicle complies with the exhaust emissions standards for that motor vehicle’s class and model year as prescribed by the department, and the motor vehicle passes a functional inspection of the fuel cap and a visual inspection for liquid fuel leaks.
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								(d)
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								This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
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				Section 44011 is added to the 
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								(a)
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								All motor vehicles powered by internal combustion engines that are registered within an area designated for program coverage shall be required biennially to obtain a certificate of compliance or noncompliance, except for the following:
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								(1)
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								All motorcycles until the department, pursuant to Section 44012, implements test procedures applicable to motorcycles.
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								(2)
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								All motor vehicles that have been issued a certificate of compliance or noncompliance or a repair cost waiver upon a change of ownership or initial registration in this state during the preceding
						six months.
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								(3)
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								All motor vehicles manufactured prior to the 1976 model year.
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								(4)
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								(A)
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								Except as provided in subparagraph (B), all motor vehicles four or less model years old.
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								(B)
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								(i)
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								Beginning January 1, 2005, all motor vehicles six or less model years old, unless the state board finds that providing an exception for these vehicles will prohibit the state from meeting the requirements of Section 176(c) of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 7401 et seq.) or the state’s commitments with respect to the state implementation plan required by the federal Clean
						Air Act.
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								(ii)
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								Notwithstanding clause (i), beginning January 1, 2019, all motor vehicles eight or less model years old, unless the state board finds that providing an exception for these vehicles will prohibit the state from meeting the requirements of Section 176(c) of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 7401 et seq.) or the state’s commitments with respect to the state implementation plan required by the federal Clean Air Act.
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								(iii)
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								Clause (ii) does not apply to a motor vehicle that is seven model years old in year 2018 for which a certificate of compliance has been obtained.
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								(C)
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								All motor vehicles excepted by this paragraph shall be subject to testing and to certification requirements as determined by the
						department, if any of the following apply:
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								(i)
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								The department determines through remote sensing activities or other means that there is a substantial probability that the vehicle has a tampered emission control system or would fail for other cause a smog check test as specified in Section 44012.
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								(ii)
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								The vehicle was previously registered outside this state and is undergoing initial registration in this state.
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								(iii)
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								The vehicle is being registered as a specially constructed vehicle.
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								(iv)
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								The vehicle has been selected for testing pursuant to Section 44014.7 or any other provision of this chapter authorizing out-of-cycle testing.
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								(D)
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								This paragraph does not apply to diesel-powered vehicles.
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								(5)
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								In addition to the vehicles exempted pursuant to paragraph (4), any motor vehicle or class of motor vehicles exempted pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 44024.5. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department, pursuant to the authority granted by this paragraph, exempt at least 15 percent of the lowest emitting motor vehicles from the biennial smog check inspection.
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								(6)
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								All motor vehicles that the department determines would present prohibitive inspection or repair problems.
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								(7)
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								Any vehicle registered to the owner of a fleet licensed pursuant to Section 44020 if the vehicle is garaged exclusively outside the area included in program coverage, and is not primarily operated inside the area included in program coverage.
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								(8)
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								(A)
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								All diesel-powered vehicles manufactured prior to the 1998 model year.
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								(B)
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								All diesel-powered vehicles that have a
						gross vehicle weight rating of 8,501 to 10,000 pounds, inclusive, until the department, in consultation with the state board, pursuant to Section 44012, implements test procedures applicable to these vehicles.
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								(C)
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								All diesel-powered vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating from 10,001 pounds to 14,000 pounds, inclusive, until the state board and the Department of Motor Vehicles determine the best method for identifying these vehicles, and until the department, in consultation with the state board, pursuant to Section 44012, implements test procedures applicable to these vehicles.
							</html:p>
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								(D)
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								All diesel-powered vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of
						14,001 pounds or greater.
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								(9)
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								A motor vehicle that was manufactured prior to the 1981 model year and meets the following criteria:
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								(A)
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								The motor vehicle has been assigned a special identification plate indicating that it is a historical vehicle, pursuant to Section 5004 of the Vehicle Code.
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								(B)
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								The motor vehicle is insured as a collector motor vehicle, as shall be required by regulation of the bureau.
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								(10)
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								A motor vehicle exempted pursuant to paragraph (9), as follows:
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								(A)
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								On January 1, 2028, paragraph (9) shall apply to a motor vehicle that was manufactured prior to the 1982 model year.
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								(B)
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								On
						January 1, 2029, paragraph (9) shall apply to a motor vehicle that was manufactured prior to the 1983 model year.
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								(C)
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								On January 1, 2030, paragraph (9) shall apply to a motor vehicle that was manufactured prior to the 1984 model year.
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								(D)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								On January 1, 2031, paragraph (9) shall apply to a motor vehicle that was manufactured prior to the 1985 model year.
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								(E)
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								On January 1, 2032, paragraph (9) shall apply to a motor vehicle that was manufactured prior to the 1986 model year.
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								(b)
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								Vehicles designated for program coverage in enhanced areas shall be required to obtain inspections from appropriate smog check stations operating in enhanced areas.
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								(c)
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								 For purposes of subdivision (a), a collector motor vehicle, as defined in Section 259 of the Vehicle Code, is exempt from those portions of the test required by subdivision (f) of Section 44012 if the collector motor vehicle meets all of the following criteria: 
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								(1)
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								Submission of proof that the motor vehicle is insured as a collector motor vehicle, as shall be required by regulation of the bureau. 
							</html:p>
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								(2)
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								The motor vehicle is at least 35 model years old.
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								(3)
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								The motor vehicle complies with the exhaust emissions standards for that motor vehicle’s class and model year as prescribed by the department, and the motor vehicle passes a functional inspection of the fuel cap and a visual inspection for liquid fuel leaks. 
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								(d)
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								This section shall become operative on January 1, 2027.
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				Section 4000.1 of the 
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								(a)
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								Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), (c), or (d) of this section, or subdivision (b) of Section 43654 of the Health and Safety Code, the department shall require upon initial registration, and upon transfer of ownership and registration, of any motor vehicle subject to Part 5 (commencing with Section 43000) of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, a valid certificate of compliance or a certificate of noncompliance, as appropriate, issued in accordance with Section 44015 of the Health and Safety Code.
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								(b)
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								With respect to new motor vehicles certified pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 43100) of Part 5 of Division 26 of the Health and Safety
						Code, the department shall accept a statement completed pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 24007 in lieu of the certificate of compliance.
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								(c)
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								For purposes of determining the validity of a certificate of compliance or noncompliance submitted in compliance with the requirements of this section, the definitions of new and used motor vehicle contained in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 39010) of Part 1 of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code shall control.
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								(d)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								Subdivision (a) does not apply to a transfer of ownership and registration under any of the following circumstances:
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								(1)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								The initial application for transfer is submitted within the 90-day validity period of a smog certificate as specified in Section 44015 of the
						Health and Safety Code.
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								(2)
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								The transferor is the parent, grandparent, sibling, child, grandchild, or spouse of the transferee.
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								(3)
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								A motor vehicle registered to a sole proprietorship is transferred to the proprietor as owner.
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								(4)
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								The transfer is between companies the principal business of which is leasing motor vehicles, if there is no change in the lessee or operator of the motor vehicle or between the lessor and the person who has been, for at least one year, the lessee’s operator of the motor vehicle.
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								(5)
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								The transfer is between the lessor and lessee of the motor vehicle, if there is no change in the lessee or operator of the motor vehicle.
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								(6)
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								The motor vehicle was manufactured prior to the 1976
						model year.
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								(7)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								Except for diesel-powered vehicles, the transfer is for a motor vehicle that is four or less model years old. The department shall impose a fee of eight dollars ($8) on the transferee of a motor vehicle that is four or less model years old. Revenues generated from the imposition of that fee shall be deposited into the Vehicle Inspection and Repair Fund.
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								(e)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								The State Air Resources Board, under Part 5 (commencing with Section 43000) of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, may exempt designated classifications of motor vehicles from subdivision (a) as it deems necessary, and shall notify the department of that action.
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								(f)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								Subdivision (a) does not apply to a motor vehicle when an
						additional individual is added as a registered owner of the motor vehicle.
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								(g)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								For purposes of subdivision (a), any collector motor vehicle, as defined in Section 259, is exempt from those portions of the test required by subdivision (f) of Section 44012 of the Health and Safety Code, if the collector motor vehicle meets all of the following criteria:
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							<html:p>
								(1)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								Submission of proof that the motor vehicle is insured as a collector motor vehicle, as shall be required by regulation of the bureau.
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							<html:p>
								(2)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								The motor vehicle is at least 35 model years old.
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							<html:p>
								(3)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								The motor vehicle complies with the exhaust emissions standards for that motor vehicle’s class and model year
						as prescribed by the department, and the motor vehicle passes a functional inspection of the fuel cap and a visual inspection for liquid fuel leaks.
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							<html:p>
								(h)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
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				Section 4000.1 is added to the 
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								(a)
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								Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), (c), or (d) of this section, or subdivision (b) of Section 43654 of the Health and Safety Code, the department shall require upon initial registration, and upon transfer of ownership and registration, of any motor vehicle subject to Part 5 (commencing with Section 43000) of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, a valid certificate of compliance or a certificate of noncompliance, as appropriate, issued in accordance with Section 44015 of the Health and Safety Code.
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								(b)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								With respect to new motor vehicles certified pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing
						with Section 43100) of Part 5 of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, the department shall accept a statement completed pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 24007 in lieu of the certificate of compliance.
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								(c)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								For purposes of determining the validity of a certificate of compliance or noncompliance submitted in compliance with the requirements of this section, the definitions of new and used motor vehicle contained in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 39010) of Part 1 of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code shall control.
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								(d)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								Subdivision (a) does not apply to a transfer of ownership and registration under any of the following circumstances:
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								(1)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								The initial application for transfer is submitted within the 90-day validity period of a smog certificate as specified in Section 44015 of the Health and Safety Code.
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							<html:p>
								(2)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								The transferor is the parent, grandparent, sibling, child, grandchild, or spouse of the transferee.
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							<html:p>
								(3)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								A motor vehicle registered to a sole proprietorship is transferred to the proprietor as owner.
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							<html:p>
								(4)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								The transfer is between companies the principal business of which is leasing motor vehicles, if there is no change in the lessee
						or operator of the motor vehicle or between the lessor and the person who has been, for at least one year, the lessee’s operator of the motor vehicle.
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							<html:p>
								(5)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								The transfer is between the lessor and lessee of the motor vehicle, if there is no change in the lessee or operator of the motor vehicle.
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								(6)
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								The motor vehicle was manufactured prior to the 1976 model year.
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								(7)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								Except for diesel-powered vehicles, the transfer is for a motor vehicle that is four or less model years old. The department shall impose a fee of eight dollars ($8) on the transferee of a motor vehicle that is four or less model years old.
						Revenues generated from the imposition of that fee shall be deposited into the Vehicle Inspection and Repair Fund.
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								(8)
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								A motor vehicle that was manufactured prior to the 1981 model year and meets the following criteria:
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								(A)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								The motor vehicle has been assigned a special identification plate indicating that it is a historical vehicle, pursuant to Section 5004.
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							<html:p>
								(B)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								The motor vehicle is insured as a collector motor vehicle, as shall be required by regulation of the bureau.
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								(9)
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								A motor vehicle exempted pursuant to paragraph (8), as follows::
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								(A)
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								On January 1, 2028, paragraph (8) shall apply to a motor vehicle that was manufactured prior to the 1982 model year.
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								(B)
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								On January 1, 2029, paragraph (8) shall apply to a motor vehicle that was manufactured prior to the 1983 model year.
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								(C)
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								On January 1, 2030, paragraph (8) shall apply to a motor vehicle that was manufactured prior to the 1984 model year.
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								(D)
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								On January 1, 2031, paragraph (8) shall apply to a motor vehicle that was manufactured prior to the 1985 model year.
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								(E)
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								On January 1, 2032, paragraph (8) shall apply to a motor vehicle that was manufactured prior to the 1986 model year.
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								(e)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								The State Air Resources Board, under Part 5 (commencing with Section 43000) of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, may exempt designated classifications of motor vehicles from subdivision (a) as it deems necessary, and shall notify the department of that action.
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								(f)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								Subdivision (a) does not apply to a motor vehicle when an additional individual is added as a registered owner of the motor vehicle.
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								(g)
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								For purposes of subdivision (a), any collector motor vehicle, as defined in Section 259, is exempt from those portions of the test required by subdivision (f) of Section 44012 of the Health and Safety Code, if the collector motor vehicle meets all of the following criteria: 
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							<html:p>
								(1)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								Submission of proof that the motor vehicle is insured as a collector motor vehicle, as shall be required by regulation of the bureau. 
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							<html:p>
								(2)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								The motor vehicle is at least 35 model years old.
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								(3)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								The motor vehicle complies with the exhaust emissions standards for that motor vehicle’s class and model year as prescribed
						by the department, and the motor vehicle passes a functional inspection of the fuel cap and a visual inspection for liquid fuel leaks. 
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								(h)
								<html:span class="EnSpace"/>
								This section shall become operative on January 1, 2027.
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Last Version Text Digest Existing law establishes a motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (smog check) program that is administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs. The smog check program requires inspection of motor vehicles upon initial registration, biennially upon renewal of registration, upon transfer of ownership, and in certain other circumstances. Existing law exempts specified vehicles from being inspected biennially upon renewal of registration, including, among others, all motor vehicles manufactured prior to the 1976 model year. Existing law also exempts from specified portions of the smog test, both biennially and at transfer, a collector motor vehicle that is insured as a collector motor vehicle, is at least 35 model years old, complies with the exhaust emissions standards for that motor vehicle’s class and model year as prescribed by the department, and that passes a functional inspection of the fuel cap and a visual inspection for liquid fuel leaks. This bill would, commencing on January 1, 2027, additionally fully exempt from the smog check requirements, both biennially and at transfer, a motor vehicle that was manufactured prior to the 1981 model year, has been assigned a special identification plate indicating that it is a historical vehicle, and is insured as a collector motor vehicle, as specified. The bill, beginning January 1, 2028, would expand this exemption by one model year, every year, for 5 years. The bill would be known, and may be cited as, Leno’s Law.