Takes Effect

Takes effect

California Vehicles and travel

Established aftermarket car part makers can get conditional approval to sell before sign-off

Part makers holding at least 10 state air board exemption orders, one in the same category, can ask to sell an add-on or modified part during review. Requests not decided within 30 business days are generally deemed approved, for up to two years.

Who it affects

Established makers and sellers of aftermarket vehicle emissions parts

When

This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.

Official text

California SB 1069: Motor vehicle pollution control devices: aftermarket parts: approval process.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.

Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.

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