California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 3 - Department of Rehabilitation
Chapter 3 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Article 5 - Transportation Services
Section 7165 - Purchase of Vehicle Modifications

Universal Citation: 9 CA Code of Regs 7165

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

(a) The provisions of this section shall apply to the purchase of all vehicle modifications and repairs to existing modifications. In addition, except as specified in (b), the provisions of sections 7164 through 7164.6 shall apply to all vehicle modifications.

(b) Vehicle modifications or repairs to existing modifications costing under $750, unless being purchased in conjunction with the purchase of a vehicle, shall not be subject to the provisions of either of the following:

(1) Sections 7164(a)(1)(B) and 7164(b), providing the purchase is necessary for the completion of the IWRP.

(2) Sections 7164(a)(1)(C) and section 7164.2.

(c) Prior approval of the Program Supervisor shall be obtained for vehicle modifications costing less than $2,000. Prior approval of the District Administrator shall be obtained for vehicle modifications costing $2,000 or more. The Program Supervisor's or District Administrator's decision shall be based upon consideration as to whether:

(1) The requirements of section 7161(b) have been met.

(2) The provisions of sections 7164 through 7164.6, if applicable, have been met.

(d) All modifications and repairs to existing modifications shall be inspected and approved by the Fleet Administration Division of the Department of General Services. All modifications shall meet the standards specified in all of the following which are incorporated by reference herein:

(1) "Requirements for Adaptive Driving Equipment" prepared by the Department and the Department of General Services, 1989 Revision.

(2) Standards of the Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (SAE), sections J258, dated June, 1971, J514, dated April, 1980, J516, dated June, 1987, J517, dated March, 1988, J518, dated December 1987, J537, dated June, 1986, J538, dated August, 1983, J541, dated July, 1983, J553, dated June, 1988, J575, dated July, 1983, J858a, dated August, 1969, J928, dated June, 1980, and J1292, dated October, 1981.

(3) Veteran's Administration (VA) Standard Design and Test Criteria for Safety and Quality of Automatic Wheelchair Lift Systems for Passenger Motor Vehicles, dated May 17, 1978.

(4) VA Program Guide, Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Services, Add-on Automotive Adaptive Equipment for Passenger Automobiles, dated March 31, 1978.

(5) Title 49 CFR sections 571.3, 571.101, 571.105, 571.107, 571.124, 571.201, 571.203, 571.207 through 571.210 and 571.302, October 1, 1988 edition.

1. Amendment filed 3-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 10).
2. Repealer of former section 7165 and new section and heading filed 7-18-91; operative 8-17-91 (Register 91, No. 45).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 19150(a)(11), Welfare and Institutions Code; 34 CFR Sections 361.42 and 361.47.

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