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I pulled up the SB 1549 and read the 6 pages... it might not be a damaging as originally thought. It is still an unnecessary step in my opinion.

section 10 (iii) states an exemption if "the vehicle is being registered as a specially constructed vehicle" which I would think would make all SB100 cars safe.

Also section 30 (c) "For the purposes of subdivision (a), and collector motor vehicle, as defined in Section 259 of the Vehicle Code, is expempt from those portions of the test required by subdivision (f) of Section 44012 (Health and Safety Code) if the collector motor vehicle meets all of the following criteria:

(1) Submission of proof that the motor vehicle is insured as a collector motor vehicle, as shall be required by regulation of the bureau.
(2) The motor vehicle is at least 35 model-years old. (a 1974 or older for 1/2009 purposes)
(3)The motor vehicle complies with the exhaust emissions standards for that motor vehicle's class and model-year as prescribed by the department, and the motor vehicle passes functional inspection of the fuel cap and a visual inspection for liquid fuel leaks."

Now I would really LOVE for someone on the forum who is a lawyer to read SB 1549 and help us understand what it is really saying because I have no doubt I am not getting all of it.

Oh... section 259 of the Vehicle Code defines collector car as this:

259. "Collector motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle owned by a collector, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 5051, and the motor vehicle is used primarily in shows, parades, charitable functions, and historical exhibitions for display, maintenance, and preservation, and is not used primarily for transportation

So from what I can the bill would effect cars that are not insured as a collector car and are not 35 years old... Lawyers, is that about right??