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> California AB 550, Smog exemption
lagunero
post Apr 1 2015, 02:10 AM
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Don't know already posted.

There is hope after all! Check out AB 550
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post Apr 1 2015, 04:14 AM
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California Introduces Legislation to Allow Certain Vehicles to Pay Fee Instead of Passing Smog Test

Legislation (A.B. 550) to allow an owner of a motor vehicle that is subject to the smog check program to pay a $200 smog abatement fee in lieu of passing a smog test was introduced in the California Assembly. The vehicle would have to meet specified criteria in order to qualify. The bill would require the fee to be deposited in the Air Quality Improvement Fund. The measure will be considered by the Assembly Transportation Committee.

Under current law, the smog check program requires inspection of motor vehicles upon initial registration, biennially upon renewal of registration, upon transfer of ownership, and in certain other circumstances. Existing law exempts specified vehicles from inspection, including motor vehicles manufactured prior to the 1976 model-year.

A.B. 550 allows the owner of a motor vehicle that is required to take a smog test to pay a smog abatement fee of $200 if the motor vehicle meets all of the following criteria: Is 30 or more model-years old; was manufactured during or after the 1976 model-year; fails a smog test; and fails a subsequent smog test after necessary repairs were made.
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post Apr 1 2015, 08:03 PM
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Most likely the verbage of the bill includes the requirement to have all original smog equipment intact. Even if this passes assembly, I would not buy a 76 vehicle.
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post Apr 1 2015, 08:03 PM
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Always cracks me up how giving Jerry Brown more money miraculously cleans the air...

Still, it sounds like it would be better then the 'can't get there from here' situation we have now.
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post Apr 1 2015, 11:20 PM
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So, CA is figuring out a way to charge more for 30 YO vehicles while some other states allow exemption at 30 years...

I have no issue with $200, I pay way more to get my 930 smogged every two years, except that the bill requires a fail, then another fail after repairs attempted... Just a way for mechs to screw you out of some $$$. I wonder if once you get on the "exempt list" you just pay the fee every two years??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Apr 1 2015, 11:42 PM
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The big question is do you have to pay this fee every year and go through the hassle every year or once your on this "polluter list" do you just become "exempt" or simply pay the 200 yearly/bianually....(Like purposely fail smog, then do a non legal engine swap and just pay your "Awesome tax")

This could get interesting.. Next year would make 86's fall into this law... Aka 944 turbo's and such...
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post Apr 2 2015, 01:09 AM
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Automotive enthusiasts have been whining about smog laws since the ‘60s, it is too late that ship has sailed. What you guys need to start worrying about is if or how they are going to grandfather in old cars when the self-driving cars take over…
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They should mandate fuel cell engines then capture the H2O emissions for irrigation.
Not to worry because you won't need a car in Ca after the bullet trains run everywhere. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Apr 2 2015, 07:16 AM
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Governor Moonbeam! The bleeding heart liberals have ruined this state and country.
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post Apr 2 2015, 08:07 AM
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Regardless of anyone's political persuasion, there is to be no political discussions on 914World. Knock it off please.
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post Apr 2 2015, 08:22 AM
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Why not? It makes for some fun times! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)
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post Apr 2 2015, 10:46 AM
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Apr 2 2015, 07:22 AM) *

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Regardless of anyone's political persuasion, there is to be no political discussions on 914World. Knock it off please.


Why not? It makes for some fun times! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)

That's what 914 events are for. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)
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Regardless of anyone's political persuasion, there is to be no political discussions on 914World. Knock it off please.


Why not? It makes for some fun times! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)


Besides, calling talk about California government a 'political discussion' is like calling One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest a medical documentary...
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post Apr 2 2015, 11:38 AM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Apr 2 2015, 09:46 AM) *

QUOTE(SLITS @ Apr 2 2015, 07:22 AM) *

QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Apr 2 2015, 07:07 AM) *

Regardless of anyone's political persuasion, there is to be no political discussions on 914World. Knock it off please.


Why not? It makes for some fun times! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)

That's what 914 events are for. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)




Or....to be intimate with palm trees (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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post Apr 2 2015, 11:52 AM
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California is a horrible place to live. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) That's why it is so unpopular. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I discourage anyone from moving here and I encourage anyone to leave. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Lots of east bound interstate highways. Pack up and get on one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Apr 2 2015, 12:46 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Apr 2 2015, 10:52 AM) *

California is a horrible place to live. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) That's why it is so unpopular. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I discourage anyone from moving here and I encourage anyone to leave. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Lots of east bound interstate highways. Pack up and get on one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


In other words?................GET OFF MY LAWN!!
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post Apr 2 2015, 01:47 PM
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QUOTE(914_teener @ Apr 2 2015, 10:38 AM) *

QUOTE(McMark @ Apr 2 2015, 09:46 AM) *

QUOTE(SLITS @ Apr 2 2015, 07:22 AM) *

QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Apr 2 2015, 07:07 AM) *

Regardless of anyone's political persuasion, there is to be no political discussions on 914World. Knock it off please.


Why not? It makes for some fun times! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)

That's what 914 events are for. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)




Or....to be intimate with palm trees (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)


I resemble that!

And Elleyot ... you forgot to add "when leaving take at least 3 more immigrants with you.
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post Apr 2 2015, 04:37 PM
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April Fools joke?

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post Apr 2 2015, 04:44 PM
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The all-time worst governor; Gov. Moonbeam got elected again. There wasn't ANYBODY else that we could have selected?

Our state government is a farce.
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post Apr 2 2015, 04:55 PM
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The all-time worst governor; Gov. Moonbeam got elected again. There wasn't ANYBODY else that we could have selected?

Our state government is a farce.



I think you should just move to Arizona....
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