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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 26Pt. 5Ch. 3Art. 1§ 43603 Exhaust Device Certification Criteria

§ 43603 Exhaust Device Certification Criteria

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§ 43603 Exhaust Device Certification Criteria

Key Takeaways

  • •Exhaust devices must meet certain rules to be approved.
  • •The device must not cost too much and must work well.
  • •The device must not let out too much smoke or bad air.
  • •The company making the device must follow extra rules.

Example

You want to put a new muffler on your car.

The muffler must not be too expensive, must work properly, and must not let out too much smoke. The company selling it must also follow special rules.

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

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§ 43603 Exhaust Device Certification Criteria

The state board shall adopt, by regulation, criteria for the certification of exhaust devices pursuant to Section 43601. Such criteria shall include, but not be limited to, requirements that: (a)  The device meets the cost and performance requirement specified in Section 43604. (b)  The device shall not allow exhaust emissions exceeding the amount specified in Section 43602. (c)  The manufacturer of the device comply with Section 43635. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 957.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

pollutionregulationperformanceemissionreleasethe californiacertificationrequirement

Related Statutes

  • § 43611 Exhaust Device Certification Criteria
  • § 42301.16 Agricultural Air Permit Requirements
  • § 39601.5 Public Regulation Information Disclosure
  • § 41704 Exemptions From Fire Restrictions
  • § 41708 Local Cutback Asphalt Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 43603.
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