From all the posts regarding this and the "standards" observed, the thread title appears to be extremely accurate.

Jeff,
Look like your truck would be fine if you lived in Ca.


Vehicle Industry News VIN 2009–28
Smog Certification for Diesel-Powered Vehicles
New Legislation
Effective January 1, 2010, smog emission inspections are required for diesel-powered vehicles manufactured in or after 1998, and have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 14,000 pounds or less for original registrations and transfers. Biennial smog inspection requirements will be phased-in beginning with a registration renewal date of April 30, 2010.
Procedures
A smog check inspection is required:
On a diesel-powered vehicle with a
GVWR
On a diesel-powered vehicle with GVWR, of 14,0 pounds or les if the aplication is an original transaction and 198 year-model newer due date on after January 1, 2010.
A smog check inspection required:
transfer renewal VIN ending in evenumber, April 30, od number leter, 201.
of 14,000 pounds or less if the
application is…
and is a 1998 year-model or
newer with a …
an original transaction due date on or after
January 1, 2010.
a transfer application due date on or after
January 1, 2010.
a renewal application VIN ending in an even number, with a due
date on or after April 30, 2010.
a renewal application with a VIN ending in an odd number or a
letter, with a due date on or after
January 1, 2011.
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The 4-year rule that currently exempts gas-powered vehicles, four or less model-years old, from transfer smog
is not applicable to diesel-powered vehicles. A smog transfer fee will not be due for diesel-powered vehicles as they must obtain a smog certificate.

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The 6-year rule that currently exempts gas-powered vehicles, six or less model-years old, from biennial smog
is not applicable to diesel-powered vehicles. A smog abatement fee will not be due for diesel-powered vehicles as they must obtain a smog certificate.

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Exemptions applicable to gas-powered vehicles located in non-biennial counties, family transfers, and obtaining a smog for a transfer within the past 12 months, will also apply to diesel-powered vehicles.
New vehicle dealers may certify on the New Vehicle Report of Sale (REG 397) that new diesel-powered vehicles with a GVWR of 14,000 pounds or less, meets emission requirements.
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Vehicles that fail the smog check inspection may be eligible for the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP). Qualified consumers will be eligible for financial assistance for emission-related repairs or they can choose to retire their high-polluting vehicle.
All questions regarding diesel-powered vehicle smog requirements should be referred to the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), at 1-800-952-5210, or visit www.smogcheck.ca.gov.

Background
Effective January 1, 2010, legislation expands the motor vehicle smog inspection program to include “diesel-powered” vehicles manufactured in 1998, and newer, with a GVWR of 14,000 pounds or less for original registrations, transfers, and renewals.
Distribution
Notification that this memo is available online, at
www.dmv.ca.gov under Publications was made via e-mail alert in December 2009.

Contact
Call the DMV Customer Communications Section, at (916) 657-6560 for further clarification of this memo. Upon request, this document can be produced in Braille or large print.
JEAN SHIOMOTO, Deputy Director Communication Programs Division

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:eek: Looks like everyone wants to pick on diesels now.