CA SB1402

Requires written communications alleging air pollution penalties to include clear explanations of how penalty amounts were determined, applicable laws, and quantification of excess emissions where practicable.

Mandates that penalty determination information and final settlement agreements between the State Air Resources Board and violators be made available to the public.

Caps administrative penalties at $10,000 per day of violation up to $100,000 per penalty assessment proceeding, with exceptions for judicial proceedings and negotiated settlements.

Requires the State Air Resources Board to submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor summarizing motor vehicle pollution administrative penalties imposed beginning with calendar year 2011.

Directs the State Air Resources Board to publish a penalty policy by March 1, 2011 that considers factors including harm to public health, compliance history, preventive efforts, and financial burden on defendants.