California Health and Safety Code

§ 44100

HSC § 44100 Effective Jan 1, 2013Div. 26 · Part 5 · Ch. 5 · Art. 10

Statute text

The Legislature hereby finds and declares as follows:

(a)Emission reduction programs based on market principles have the potential to provide equivalent or superior environmental benefits when compared to existing controls at a lower cost to the citizens of California than traditional emission control requirements.

(b)Several studies have demonstrated that a small percentage of light-duty vehicles contribute disproportionately to the on-road emissions inventory. Programs to reduce or eliminate these excess emissions can significantly contribute to the attainment of the state’s air quality goals.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 728, Sec. 95. (SB 71) Effective January 1, 2013.