Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
These regulations shall be applicable as follows:
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the
requirements of this chapter apply to all heavy-duty diesel-powered vehicles
with gross vehicle weight ratings greater than 6,000 pounds that operate on the
streets or highways within the State of California and diesel vehicles 1998
model year and newer with gross vehicle weight ratings of greater than 6,000
pounds to 14,000 pounds that are registered in areas of California not
designated for the biennial smog check program.
(b) Exemptions. The following vehicles are
exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
(1) Heavy-duty diesel-powered vehicles that
are not part of a fleet or are employed exclusively for personal use.
(2) Heavy-duty diesel-powered vehicles that
are registered under the International Registration Plan as authorized by
Article 4 (commencing with section 8050), Chapter 4, Division 3 of the
California Vehicle Code and that have established a base state other than
California (non-California based vehicles).
(3) Heavy-duty diesel-powered vehicles that
operate in California under the terms of Interstate Reciprocity Agreements as
authorized by Article 3 (commencing with section 8000), Chapter 4, Division 3
of the California Vehicle Code and that belong to fleets that are not based in
California.
(4) Heavy-duty
diesel-powered vehicles operating in California under the terms of any other
apportioned registration, reciprocity, or bilateral prorate registration
agreement between California and other jurisdictions and that belong to fleets
that are not based in California.
(5) Heavy-duty diesel-powered vehicles
operating in California under short-term vehicle registrations or permits of 90
days or less (including but not limited to 90-day temporary registrations and
4-day permits under California Vehicle Code section
4004).
(6) Diesel vehicles 1998 model year and newer
with gross vehicle weight ratings of greater than 6,000 pounds to 14,000 pounds
that are registered within an area designated for biennial smog check program
coverage. If the vehicle is registered in areas of California designated for
smog check inspections only upon initial registration in this state or during
change of ownership, however, then the requirements of this chapter shall apply
on a biennial basis as determined by the last digit of the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN). VIN's ending with an even digit would be subject
to the PSIP in even calendar years (2010, 2012, 2014 ...) and VIN's ending with
an odd number would be subject to the PSIP in odd calendar years (2011, 2013,
2015 ...).
(7) Heavy-duty vehicles
equipped with engines less than four years of age. Any heavy-duty vehicle is
exempt from this chapter until January 1 of the calendar year that is four
years after the model year of the engine. All vehicles are to be treated as
having been acquired by the owner on January 1 of the engine model year. For
example, a 1995 model year engine will be exempt until January 1, 1999, and
testing must first be done for a 1995 model year engine in 1999.
(8) Tactical military vehicles, as described
in title 13, CCR, section
1905.
1. New
subchapter 3.6 and section filed 12-1-93; operative 1-1-95 (Register 93, No.
49).
2. Amendment of first sentence filed 11-30-95; operative
12-30-95 (Register 95, No. 48).
3. Redesignation and amendment of
subchapter 3.6 to chapter 3.6, new section heading and amendment of section
filed 5-4-98; operative 5-4-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d)
(Register 98, No. 19).
4. Amendment of first paragraph and
subsection (a), new subsection (g) and amendment of NOTE filed 9-15-2011;
operative 10-15-2011 (Register 2011, No. 37).
5. Amendment filed
5-8-2019; operative 7-1-2019 (Register 2019, No.
19).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601 and 43701(a),
Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 39002, 39003, 39010, 39033, 43000,
43018, 43701(a), 44011 and 44011.6, Health and Safety
Code.
