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California Bill to Extend New Car Emissions Test Exemption Approved by Legislature; Moves to Governor

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

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Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years has been approved by the Assembly and Senate and sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature and enactment into law.

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years has been approved by the Assembly and Senate and sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature and enactment into law. Under the bill, the newly exempted motor vehicles (model years seven and eight) would be subject to an annual smog abatement fee of $25. If enacted into law, the extended exemption would become effective on January 1, 2019. 

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