California § 43212
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 43212, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43212.
(a) (1) A manufacturer or distributor who does not comply with the emission standards or the test procedures adopted by the state board shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed thirty-seven thousand five hundred dollars ($37,500) for each vehicle that does not comply with the standards or procedures and that is first sold in this state. The payment of those penalties to the state board and making the vehicles compliant with applicable emission control laws and test procedures may be required by the executive officer of the state board as conditions for the further sale in this state of those motor vehicles. (2) The state board shall adjust the maximum penalty specified in paragraph (1) for inflation based on the California Consumer Price Index. The adjustment shall be exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (b) Any penalty recovered pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Air Pollution Control Fund.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 43212
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 43212 cover?
Section 43212 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.
How do I cite California § 43212?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 43212 apply to my situation?
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