Section 4000.2.
Cal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 4000.2.
in effect(a)
Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b) of Section 43654 of the Health and Safety Code, and, commencing on April 1, 2005, except for model-years exempted from biennial inspection pursuant to Section 44011 of the Health and Safety Code, the department shall require upon registration of a motor vehicle subject to Part 5 (commencing with Section 43000) of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, previously registered outside this state, a valid certificate of compliance or a certificate of noncompliance, as appropriate, issued in accordance with Section 44015 of the Health and Safety Code.
(b)
For the purposes of determining the validity of a certificate of compliance or noncompliance submitted in compliance with the requirements of this section, the definitions of new and used motor vehicle contained in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 39010) of Part 1 of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code shall control.
References
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 43654.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 44011.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 43000.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 44015.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 39010.
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