California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 3 - Air Resources Board
Chapter 3.7 - Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program
Section 2195 - Applicability

Universal Citation: 13 CA Code of Regs 2195

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) This HD I/M Regulation applies to:

(1) All non-gasoline heavy-duty vehicles operating in California and the owners and operators of such vehicles.

(2) Any freight contractor or broker doing business with owners of vehicles subject to the requirements of this HD I/M Regulation.

(3) An applicable freight facility allowing the operation of vehicles subject to the requirements of this HD I/M Regulation on their property.

(4) Vendors of devices used to test vehicles in accordance with the requirements of this HD I/M Regulation.

(5) Individuals performing vehicle testing in accordance with the requirements of this HD I/M Regulation.

(b) This HD I/M Regulation does not apply to:

(1) Zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, as defined in this HD I/M Regulation;

(2) Authorized emergency vehicles, as defined in this HD I/M Regulation;

(3) Tactical vehicles operated by the military as described in title 13, CCR, section 1905;

(4) For four (4) years from the effective date of this HD I/M Regulation, a vehicle equipped with an engine that has been CARB-certified to meet the most stringent optional reduced NOx standard as defined in title 13, CCR, section 1956.8, purchased on or after the effective date of this HD I/M Regulation;

(5) Motor homes, as defined in this HD I/M Regulation, registered outside of California and used for recreational purposes;

(6) Vehicles operating under a CARB-issued experimental permit as authorized by California Health and Safety Code section 43014;

(7) Vehicles issued a permanent Historical Vehicle License Plate as authorized by California Vehicle Code section 5004; or

(8) Vehicles operating under an Executive Order or Emergency Declaration as specified in subsection (c).

(c) Exemption Pursuant to Declared Emergency. Any out-of-state heavy-duty vehicle operating pursuant to an Executive Order or Emergency Declaration by the Governor of California, shall be exempt from the requirements of this HD I/M Regulation for 30 calendar days from the first day of operation under these emergency orders. After 30 calendar days, the owner of an out-of-state heavy-duty vehicle operating under these emergency orders shall ensure HD I/M compliance pursuant to this HD I/M Regulation.

(d) The requirements of sections 2196.1(f), 2196.2, 2197.2(b), 2196.8, and 2197 shall become effective following the Executive Officer determining that the devices, tools, and platforms within the electronic reporting system necessary to effectively implement the specific requirement have been built, tested, and are ready for use by regulated entities. Once the foregoing conditions are met, the Executive Officer shall notify entities of the effective dates by publishing the effective dates in the California Regulatory Notice Register and on CARB's website at least 90 calendar days prior to the effective dates. The Executive Officer shall ensure the effective date of sections 2196.1(f), 2197.2(b), 2196.8 and 2197 is no earlier than July 1, 2023, and that the effective date of section 2196.2 is no earlier than January 1, 2024.

1. New chapter 3.7 (sections 2195-2199.1) and section filed 10-5-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 40).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 39002, 39003, 39600, 39601, 43000, 43013, 43018, 43701, 44011.6 and 44152, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 43014 and 44152, Health and Safety Code; and Section 5004, Vehicle Code.

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