Section 44124.5 - Clean Cars 4 All Program(a) The Clean Cars 4 All Program is hereby established and is to be administered by the state board to focus on achieving reductions in the emissions of greenhouse gases, improvements in air quality, and benefits to low-income state residents through the replacement of high-polluter motor vehicles with cleaner and more efficient motor vehicles or a mobility option.(b) Beginning in the 2018-19 fiscal year, and every fiscal year thereafter, the state board shall set specific, measurable goals for the replacement of passenger vehicles and light- and medium-duty trucks that are high polluters.(c) The state board shall take steps to meet the goals set forth pursuant to subdivision (b). The steps shall include, but need not be limited to, updating the guidelines for Clean Cars 4 All no later than January 1, 2019.(d) The regulation implementing this section shall ensure all of the following: (1) Where applicable, there is improved coordination, integration, and partnerships with other programs that target disadvantaged communities and receive moneys from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, created pursuant to Section 16428.8 of the Government Code.(2) The state board shall coordinate with districts and local nonprofit and community organizations, prioritizing those organizations that have a strong and ongoing local presence in areas within the district, to identify barriers to accessing Clean Cars 4 All and to develop outreach protocols and metrics to assess the success of outreach across the districts.(3) The replacement or a mobility option is consistent with paragraph (6) of subdivision (d) of Section 44125.(4) Provisions enhance the prescreening of applicants to Clean Cars 4 All, if determined by the state board to be appropriate.(5) By January 1, 2025, all hybrid vehicles purchased using an incentive are capable of plug-in charging.(e) The state board shall ensure that incentives awarded under the Clean Cars 4 All Program are awarded in accordance with Section 44258.7.Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 44124.5
Amended by Stats 2022 ch 375 (SB 1382),s 2.5, eff. 1/1/2023.Amended by Stats 2022 ch 371 (SB 1230),s 1, eff. 1/1/2023.Added by Stats 2017 ch 636 (AB 630),s 2, eff. 1/1/2018.