Section 3340.4 - Smog Check Referee Services(a) Referee services include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) The issuance of repair cost waivers and economic hardship extensions pursuant to Sections 44017 and 44017.1 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) The inspection of a vehicle in which the vehicle owner disputes the results of a previous smog check inspection and is seeking an independent evaluation.(3) The inspection of vehicular exhaust systems in accordance with Section 27150.2 of the Vehicle Code.(4) Inspection of vehicles equipped with engine or emission control configurations that do not match an original equipment manufacturers' United States Environmental Protection Agency or California Air Resources Board emission control certification standard. These vehicles include, but are not limited to, the following: (A) Vehicles equipped with an engine change as defined in Section 3340.1.(B) Direct import vehicle as defined in Section 39024.6 of the Health and Safety Code.(C) Vehicles equipped with an alternative fuel retrofit system as defined in Section 3340.1.(D) Specially constructed vehicles, including vehicles covered by the provisions described in Section 44017.4 of the Health and Safety Code.(5) The inspection of a vehicle in which the physical or operational design or the vehicle's condition presents unusual inspection circumstances and/or inspection incompatibilities.(6) The inspection of a vehicle in which a law enforcement agency has requested a referee inspection.(7) Issuance of a limited parts exemption.(8) The inspection of a government vehicle that is exempt from annual registration renewal, or is part of a fleet that is licensed pursuant to the provisions of Section 44020 of the Health and Safety Code.(9) The inspection of vehicles in which the bureau has requested a referee inspection.(b) As applicable, the referee shall affix a tamper resistant label to the vehicle. At a minimum, the label shall identify the engine and emission control systems requirements applicable to the vehicle in which the label is installed. Once a label is affixed, a vehicle with an engine change, a direct import vehicle, a vehicle with an alternative fuel retrofit system, or a specially constructed vehicle, excluding vehicles registered pursuant to Section 9565 of the Vehicle Code, may have subsequent smog check inspections performed at a licensed Smog Check station.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 3340.4
1. New section filed 5-17-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 20). Note: Authority cited: Sections 44014, 44015 and 44036, Health and Safety Code; and Section 9882, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 44017, 44017.1, 44017.4, 44020 and 44036, Health and Safety Code; and Sections 9565 and 27150.2, Vehicle Code.
1. New section filed 5-17-2013; operative 7-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 20).