1. (a) A vehicle purchaser opting to participate in the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project shall not apply for a Clean Air Vehicle Decal, unless the purchaser's income and the vehicle type allows for participation in both programs, pursuant to Vehicle Code section 5205.5.
2. (b) If the vehicle purchaser opts to participate in the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, the purchaser must return any previously issued Clean Air Vehicle Decals to the department, either at a department field office or by sending the decals to the Department of Motor Vehicles, PO BOX 997601, M/S D238, Sacramento, CA 95899-7601, with a Statement of Facts, form REG 256 (Rev. 8/2008), which is hereby incorporated by reference, completing Section G with an indication that the decals are being returned because the purchaser is participating in the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, and Section H completed and signed by the purchaser.
3. (c) The department will verify, on a randomized basis, the status of vehicles in the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project and will not issue a Clean Air Vehicle Decal to a vehicle purchaser who has applied for or received a rebate, unless the purchaser qualifies for participation in both programs.
4. (d) If the rebate was denied, the vehicle owner may reapply for a Clean Air Vehicle Decal, as specified in Section 156.00, with proof of rebate denial.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1651, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 5205.5 and 21655.9, Vehicle Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-16-2024; operative 9-16-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 38).