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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 26Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 4§ 40261 Bay Area Air Council

§ 40261 Bay Area Air Council

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§ 40261 Bay Area Air Council

Key Takeaways

  • •There is a group called the Bay Area Air Quality Management Council that helps with air pollution rules.
  • •This group gives advice to the bay district board and air pollution control officer.
  • •They used to be called the Bay Area Air Pollution Control Advisory Council, but the name changed.
  • •Any old rules or papers that mention the old name now mean this group.

Example

If the bay district board is making new rules to reduce car pollution, they might ask this group for advice.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management Council would give their ideas on how to make the air cleaner, like suggesting fewer cars on the road or cleaner fuels.

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

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§ 40261 Bay Area Air Council

There is continued in existence the Bay Area Air Quality Management Council, which was formerly known as the Bay Area Air Pollution Control Advisory Council, which council is appointed by the bay district board, to advise and consult with the bay district board and the bay district air pollution control officer in effectuating the purposes of this division. Any reference to the Bay Area Air Pollution Control Advisory Council shall be deemed to be a reference to the Bay Area Air Quality Management Council. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1025.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

pollutionbay area airnow mean thequalitymanagementthe bayreferencedistrict board

Related Statutes

  • § 40200 Bay Area Air District
  • § 40260 Bay Area Air Council
  • § 40443 South Coast Emission Limits
  • § 100921 Freestanding Cardiac Catheterization Licensing
  • § 128296 Maternity Care Provider Shortage

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 40261.
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