California Code of Regulations
Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations
Division 33 - Bureau of Automotive Repair
Chapter 1 - Automotive Repair Dealers and Official Stations and Adjusters
Article 11 - Consumer Assistance Program and Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program
Section 3394.3 - Vehicle Retirement and Repair Assistance Payment Limits
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 52, December 27, 2024
An applicant determined to be eligible under the Consumer Assistance Program may receive the following assistance subject to the availability of appropriated funds:
(a) Under the Vehicle Retirement option, vehicle owners who meet income eligibility requirements set forth in section 3394.6(c) shall receive two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each vehicle retired from operation. All other vehicle owners shall receive one thousand three hundred fifty dollars ($1,350) for each vehicle retired from operation. All vehicles shall be retired from operation at a dismantler operating under contract with the Bureau. The Bureau will amend the dollar value of the Vehicle Retirement and Repair Assistance amounts specified in this section and section 3394.4(b)(4) and (b)(5) pursuant to subdivisions (a)(1), (a)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this section.
(b) Under the Repair Assistance option, vehicle owners who meet income eligibility requirements shall receive up to five hundred dollars ($500) in emissions-related repair services performed at a STAR test-and-repair station operating under an agreement with the Bureau. Repair Assistance shall not be awarded for the following items:
(c) If the STAR test-and-repair station requests emissions-related repairs in excess of $500, and after evaluating the criteria listed in subdivision (b)(1) through (b)(7) the Bureau concurs that those repairs are necessary to pass the Smog Check inspection and are cost effective as specified in Health and Safety Code section 44062.1, then the total emission related repair services received by the vehicle owner shall be revised from the amount listed in subdivision (b) up to the following amounts:
(d) The STAR test-and-repair station's charge for diagnosis shall be a flat fee equaling 1.5 times the station's posted hourly labor rate for repairs. The diagnosis shall include a Smog Check inspection performed in pre-inspection mode, as defined by section 1.7.2 of the Smog Check Manual referenced in section 3340.45, to confirm the current condition of the vehicle.
(e) Upon completion of the repairs, the STAR test-and-repair station shall perform a Smog Check inspection, as specified in section 3340.42, to confirm the effectiveness of the repairs. There shall be no charge to the vehicle owner or the Bureau for this inspection. If the vehicle passes the inspection, the vehicle owner shall pay the certificate of compliance fee as specified in sections 3340.35 and 3340.35.1.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 44001.5, 44002 and 44062.3, Health and Safety Code; and Section 9882, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 44001.3, 44014.2, 44015, 44017, 44037.1, 44062.1, 44062.3, 44091, 44092, 44093, 44094 and 44095, Health and Safety Code.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 44001.5, 44002 and 44062.3, Health and Safety Code; and Section 9882, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 44001.3, 44014.2, 44015, 44017, 44037.1, 44062.1, 44062.3, 44091, 44092, 44093, 44094 and 44095, Health and Safety Code.