California § 13450 - The department shall establish specifications for compression-ignition engine fue
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§ 13450. The department shall establish specifications for compression-ignition engine fue
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.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13450 cover?
Section 13450 ("The department shall establish specifications for compression-ignition engine fue") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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