§ 2190. Vehicles Subject to the Periodic Smoke Inspection Requirements.

These regulations shall be applicable as follows:

(a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g), the requirements of this chapter apply to all heavy-duty diesel-powered vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings greater than 6,000 pounds which 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 6,000 to 14,000 pounds which are registered in areas of California not designated for the biennial smog check program.

(b) Heavy-duty diesel-powered vehicles which are not part of a fleet or are employed exclusively for personal use are excluded from the requirements of this chapter.

(c) Heavy-duty diesel-powered vehicles which are registered under the International Registration Plan as authorized by Article 4 (commencing with section 8050), Chapter 4, Division 3 of the Vehicle Code and which have established a base state other than California (non-California based vehicles) are excluded from the requirements of this chapter.

(d) Heavy-duty diesel-powered vehicles which 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 Vehicle Code and which belong to fleets that are not based in California are excluded from the requirements of this chapter.

(e) 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 which belong to fleets that are not based in California are excluded from the requirements of this chapter.

(f) 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 Vehicle Code section 4004) are excluded from the requirements of this chapter.

(g) Diesel vehicles 1998 model year and newer with gross vehicle weight ratings of 6,000 to 14,000 pounds that are registered within an area designated for biennial smog check program coverage are exempt from the Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) requirements; however, 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, 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 . . .).

HISTORY

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).

Note

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.