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CA AB1685
Bill
Status
Passed
9/25/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jimmy Gomez
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AI Summary
- Increases maximum civil penalties for vehicular air pollution violations from $500-$5,000 to $37,500 per violation, with dealers subject to a lower cap of $10,000
- Requires the State Air Resources Board to adjust maximum penalties annually for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index, exempt from Administrative Procedure Act review
- Caps civil penalties at $5,000 per zero-emission vehicle credit for manufacturers failing to meet zero-emission vehicle sales requirements under specified regulations
- Authorizes the State Air Resources Board to require manufacturers to bring vehicles into compliance with certified emissions configurations and to condition continued vehicle sales on penalty payment and compliance
- Expands the prohibition on importing or selling new motor vehicles to include "offering for sale" and "introducing into commerce," and applies restrictions to any person rather than only state residents or in-state businesses
Legislative Description
Vehicular air pollution: zero-emission vehicles: civil penalties.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 604, Statutes of 2016.
9/25/2016
Committee Referrals
Appropriations8/1/2016
Judiciary6/22/2016
Transportation and Housing6/8/2016
Environmental Quality5/19/2016
Rules5/12/2016
Appropriations4/19/2016
Transportation3/17/2016
Full Bill Text
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