Cal. Code Regs. tit. 25 § 4034

Current through Register 2025 Notice Reg. No. 2, January 10, 2025
Section 4034 - Application for Insignia Pursuant to Plan Approval
(a) Following receipt of plan approval, the vehicle manufacturer shall make application for an insignia for each vehicle manufactured, except as provided in Section 4033. The application shall be submitted to the department in duplicate, accompanied by the appropriate insignia fees pursuant to Section 4044. The application shall include the name of the vehicle manufacturer, manufacturer's identification number, plan approval number and the vehicle identification number (VIN) of each vehicle for which an insignia is requested. Multiple vehicles shall be designated where applicable.
(b) Out-of-State Manufacturers. Insignia shall only be issued to out-of-state manufacturers for those vehicles constructed for sale in California. The following additional information shall be supplied to the department with each request for insignia prior to shipment of the vehicle(s) to California:
(1) Estimated date of manufacture of vehicle.
(2) Estimated date of vehicle sale by manufacturer.
(3) Name and address of purchaser.
(4) Destination of vehicle (including address).
(5) Estimated date of arrival at destination.

The department shall be notified immediately, by the manufacturer, of any changes in the information provided pursuant to this section.

(c) Commercial Coaches. Insignia will only be issued for commercial coaches where the manufacturer designates at least the following on the application for insignia and the vehicle complies with all applicable provisions of the regulations:
(1) Vehicle identification number.
(2) Plan approval number.
(3) Occupancy classification.
(4) Roof and floor live loads.
(5) Windload.
(d) The department shall determine that the manufacturer's assembly, quality control procedures, plant equipment and personnel will assure that vehicles manufactured for sale in California comply with the California regulations for such vehicles.
(e) The department shall make inspections of vehicles under construction at the manufacturer's facilities to determine compliance and may accept the inspection and certification of other states pursuant to a reciprocity agreement.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 4034

1. Amendment filed 5-4-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 18). For prior history, see Registers 73, No. 36; 75, No. 30; 76, No. 25 and 76, No. 31.

Note: Authority cited: Section 18020, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18055.5, 18056, Health and Safety Code.

1. Amendment filed 5-4-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 18). For prior history, see Registers 73, No. 36; 75, No. 30; 76, No. 25 and 76, No. 31.