For purposes of this section, any cross-referenced section in title 13 or title 17 of the California Code of Regulations shall refer to the section identified as the alternative version “(Alternative)” for the corresponding section, to the extent an alternative version of that section exists.

The manufacturer shall require those who perform the repair to provide the owner for each vehicle or engine repaired with a certificate, in a format prescribed by the Executive Officer, which indicates that the noncomplying vehicle or engine has been corrected under the recall program. This requirement shall become effective and applicable upon the effective date of a recall enforcement program adopted by the Department of Motor Vehicles or another state agency which requires presentation of proof of correction of a recalled vehicle prior to issuance of a smog certificate, registration renewal, or other entitlement to use.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018 and 43105, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Health and Safety Code Sections 43000, 43009.5, 43013, 43018, 43101, 43104, 43105, 43106, 43107 and 43204-43205.5, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-2-2025 as an emergency; operative 10-2-2025 (Register 2025, No. 40). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-1-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 3-26-2026 as an emergency; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-30-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.