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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 26Pt. 5Ch. 5Art. 3§ 44030 Smog Check Station Licensing

§ 44030 Smog Check Station Licensing

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 44030 Smog Check Station Licensing

Key Takeaways

  • •Smog check stations must follow rules set by the department to get a license.
  • •Only trained mechanics can do smog tests and fixes at these stations.
  • •Stations must use special computers and equipment that can't be cheated.
  • •Stations must renew their license every year.

Example

You take your car to a smog check station to get it tested.

The station must have a license, use special computers to test your car, and have a trained mechanic do the work. If they don’t follow these rules, they can get in trouble.

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

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§ 44030 Smog Check Station Licensing

(a)  The department shall develop standards for the licensing of smog check stations. Tests, service, and adjustment at smog check stations shall be performed by a qualified smog check mechanic. (b)  The licensing standards for smog check stations may include, but are not limited to, requirements for all of the following: (1)  Use of computerized and tamper-resistant testing equipment, including, but not limited to, test analyzer systems meeting the current requirements of the department. (2)  Annual license renewal. (3)  Onsite availability of current emission control system information and service and adjustment procedures. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1544, Sec. 37.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

emissionlicenseequipmentinformationadjustmentavailability

Related Statutes

  • § 44036.2 Vehicle Emission Control Information
  • § 44036.3 Smog Check Diagnostic Access
  • § 44037 Smog Check Test Records
  • § 44037.1 Smog Check Technician Database
  • § 44013 Vehicle Emission Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 44030.
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