Health and Safety Code section 44030

(a)

The department shall develop standards for the licensing of smog check stations. Tests, service, and adjustment at smog check stations shall be performed by a qualified smog check mechanic.

(b)

The licensing standards for smog check stations may include, but are not limited to, requirements for all of the following:

(1)

Use of computerized and tamper-resistant testing equipment, including, but not limited to, test analyzer systems meeting the current requirements of the department.

(2)

Annual license renewal.

(3)

Onsite availability of current emission control system information and service and adjustment procedures.

Source: Section 44030, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=44030.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1988; accessed Jun. 26, 2026).

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