Update on California registration issues:
Out-of-state special construction registrations. I am hearing that DMV is now registering out-of-state special constructed vehicles as SPCN’s which means they must pass emission tests for the year that they are manufactured or have a SB100 exemption. DMV is referring these vehicles to CHP. CHP in turn is confirming the registration process in the foreign jurisdiction. Any error or irregularity in the foreign registration will lead to an initial denial of registration and the requirement to post a bond to insure that the vehicle is not stolen. Assuming valid registration DMV is requiring the SPCN process.
Using out-of-state registration to get around California’s emission rules is a crap shot and considering the cost of these vehicles one that I would recommend avoiding.
Amnesty: The AB 619 is still alive and can be read at:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/po...rch_type=email
As this list is aware a sticking point has been on the issue of emissions. One change this bill makes is to authorize the Department of Consumer Affairs, in consultation with the
State Air Resources Board, to adopt regulations to create emission standards for specially constructed vehicles that are different from the requirements of specified provisions of this act. This will not decrease SB
100 exceptions. SEMA appears confident that they can create a “Green Rod” program that will allow SPCN to meet California air standards. The bench tests on emission control devices have exceeded expectations. This is still a work in progress. The goal is to allow vehicles that are outside the SB100 exemption to meet current emission standards.
CA - SPCN reg update
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