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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 26Pt. 5Ch. 2Art. 1§ 43106 Vehicle Emission Certification Compliance

§ 43106 Vehicle Emission Certification Compliance

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§ 43106 Vehicle Emission Certification Compliance

Key Takeaways

  • •New cars or engines must be almost the same as the ones tested and approved for pollution rules.
  • •If a company wants to change something in a car or engine that was already approved, they can, but the changes can’t make the car or engine pollute more.
  • •Any changes must follow the rules set by the state board.

Example

A car company wants to change the type of tires on a car model that was already approved for low pollution.

The company can do this, but only if the new tires don’t make the car pollute more than before. They also have to follow the state’s rules for making changes.

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

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§ 43106 Vehicle Emission Certification Compliance

Each new motor vehicle or engine required pursuant to this part to meet the emission standards established pursuant to Section 43101 shall be, in all material respects, substantially the same in construction as the test motor vehicle or engine, as the case may be, which has been certified by the state board in accordance with this article. However, changes with respect to new motor vehicles or engines previously certified may be made if such changes do not increase emissions above the standards under which those motor vehicles or engines, as the case may be, were certified and are made in accordance with procedures specified by the state board. (Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1206.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

pollutionemissionvehicleaccordanceconstruction

Related Statutes

  • § 43101.5 Vehicle Emission Standards Limits
  • § 43102 Vehicle Emission Certification Standards
  • § 43107 Motorcycle Emission Standards
  • § 43108 Schoolbus Emission Certification Exemption
  • § 39040 Vehicle Pollution Control Devices

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 43106.
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