CA SB210

Establishes a Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program requiring nongasoline heavy-duty vehicles over 14,000 pounds to pass emissions inspections for nitrogen oxides and particulate matter before registration or operation in California.

Creates a pilot program before full implementation and requires the State Air Resources Board to report to the Legislature within 2 years on cost-effectiveness, enforcement strategy, and how the program harmonizes with existing regulations.

Authorizes compliance fees not exceeding $30 (adjusted annually) and penalties to fund the program, with fees deposited in a newly created Truck Emission Check (TEC) Fund.

Requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to confirm heavy-duty vehicle compliance before initial registration, ownership transfer, or renewal, and allows temporary 60-day permits for a $50 fee.

Prohibits operation of heavy-duty vehicles with illuminated malfunction indicator lights or visible smoke emissions (except during regeneration), with violations treated as correctable mechanical violations allowing 45-75 days for correction.