Cal. Code Regs. tit. 13 § 2909

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 2909 - Definitions

The following definitions shall govern the provisions of this Article 5.

"Aftermarket catalytic converter" means any aftermarket catalytic converter that is subject to the requirements in Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 4, Article 2 or Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 9, Article 7.

"Aftermarket catalytic converter reduced cost application" means an application that is identical to the previous model year range and emission category application that resulted in the issuance of a certification except for one or more of the following:

(1) newer model year;
(2) Test Group name;
(3) model name;
(4) part number; or
(5) marketing designation.

"Aftermarket diesel particulate filter" means any aftermarket diesel particulate filter that is subject to the requirements in Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 4, Article 2.

"Aftermarket fuel tank" means any aftermarket fuel tank that is subject to the requirements in Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 4, Article 2 or the requirements in Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 3.

"Aftermarket part" means any add-on part and modified part that is sold, offered for sale, or advertised for sale for use on motor vehicles that are subject to California or federal emission standards.

"Aftermarket part - general" means any aftermarket part subject to the certification requirements in Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 4, Article 1; Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 4, Article 2; or Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 9, Article 7, other than an aftermarket catalytic converter, an aftermarket diesel particulate filter, or an aftermarket fuel tank.

"Alternative fuel retrofit system" means a system designed to convert a motor vehicle to use a fuel other than the original certification fuel, or to convert a motor vehicle for emission reduction credit, or to convert a hybrid electric vehicle to an off-vehicle charge capable hybrid electric vehicle subject to the certification requirements in Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 5 or Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 9, Article 7.

"Alternative fuel retrofit system extension" means any alternative fuel retrofit system that complies with the requirements in Title 13, section 2030, subsection (c) or Title 13, section 2031, subsection (c) and that is submitted within 30 days of the issuance of the new vehicle or engine certification.

"Category I" is defined in section III, subsection (a)(1) of the "Procedures for Exemption of Add-On and Modified Part(s) for On-Road Vehicles/Engines," incorporated by reference in Title 13, section 2222, subsection (e).

"Category VIII," is defined in section III, subsection (a)(8) of the "Procedures for Exemption of Add-On and Modified Part(s) for On-Road Vehicles/Engines," incorporated by reference in Title 13, section 2222, subsection (e).

"Experimental permit" means a permit for the testing of experimental motor vehicle pollution control devices installed in used motor vehicles, or for the testing of experimental or prototype motor vehicles which appear to have very low emission characteristics, in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 43014.

"Motorcycle critical emission control part" means any aftermarket critical emission control part for use on highway motorcycles in California, where "Aftermarket critical emission control part" is defined in the "California Evaluation Procedures for Aftermarket Critical Emission Control Parts on Highway Motorcycles," incorporated by reference in Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 4, Article 2, section 2222.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 2909

1. New article 5 (sections 2909-2910) and section filed 1-18-2022; operative 4-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 3).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, 43019, 43019.1 and 43202.6, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 43000, 43000.5, 43013, 43018, 43019 and 43019.1, Health and Safety Code.

1. New article 5 (sections 2909-2910) and section filed 1-18-2022; operative 4/1/2022 (Register 2022, No. 3).