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 5.5 - Motor Vehicle Inspection Program
Section 3340.41.5 - Tampering with Emissions Control Systems
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
A tampered emissions control system is an emissions control system which is missing, modified or disconnected. An emissions control system which has a missing, modified, or disconnected emissions related component is also deemed a tampered emissions control system. For purposes of the visual emission control system inspection pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 44012(a), the terms missing, modified and disconnected are defined as follows:
(a) Missing. A missing emissions control system or component is one which has been removed from the vehicle or engine.
(b) Modified. An emissions control system is deemed to have been modified if:
(c) Disconnected. A disconnected hose, wire, belt or component is one which is required for the operation of an emissions control system and which has been disconnected.
1. New section filed 11-7-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 45).
Note: Authority cited: Section 44002, Health and Safety Code; and Section 9882, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 44012(a), 44013(b) and 44017, Health and Safety Code.
