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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 26Pt. 5Ch. 3Art. 2§ 43656 Vehicle Emission Control Exemptions

§ 43656 Vehicle Emission Control Exemptions

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§ 43656 Vehicle Emission Control Exemptions

Key Takeaways

  • •Some cars don't need to follow the usual rules for pollution control devices.
  • •If a car is already clean enough without extra devices, it can be exempt.
  • •Farm equipment doesn't need these pollution control devices.
  • •Special cars (like some government or historic cars) might not need these devices.

Example

A farmer uses an old tractor on his land.

The tractor doesn't need a pollution control device because it's farm equipment.

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

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§ 43656 Vehicle Emission Control Exemptions

The state board may exempt from any schedule of installation adopted pursuant to Section 43654 or 43655: (a)  Motor vehicles or classifications or subclassifications of motor vehicles for which certified devices are not available. (b)  Motor vehicles or classifications or subclassifications of motor vehicles whose emissions are found by appropriate tests to meet applicable emission standards without an additional motor vehicle pollution control device. (c)  Implements of husbandry. (d)  Vehicles which qualify for special identification plates pursuant to Section 5004 of the Vehicle Code. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 957.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 43600 Used Vehicle Emission Standards
  • § 43657 Emissions Device Exemption Rules
  • § 44013 Vehicle Emission Standards
  • § 44024 Vehicle Emission Technology Standards
  • § 43602 Exhaust Emission Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 43656.
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