The department shall establish specifications for compression-ignition engine fuel, kerosene, and fuel oil. The department shall adopt by reference the latest standards established by a recognized consensus organization or standards writing organization such as the ASTM International or the SAE International, for compression-ignition engine fuels, kerosene, and fuel oil, except that no specification shall be less stringent than required by any California state law.
- (a) Diesel fuel oil and renewable diesel fuel oil shall meet the specifications set forth in ASTM International Standard Specification D975.
- (b) Kerosene shall meet the specifications set forth in ASTM International Standard Specification D3699.
- (c) Fuel oil shall meet the specifications set forth in ASTM International Standard Specification D396.
- (d) Biodiesel blends shall meet the latest specifications set forth in ASTM International Standard Specification D7467.
- (e) Dimethyl ether used as a motor vehicle fuel shall meet the latest specifications set forth in ASTM International Standard Specification D7901.
- (f) Renewable diesel fuel shall meet the specifications set forth in ASTM International Standard Specification D975.