Motor vehicle inspection program: license fees: smog checks.
Impact
The modifications proposed by AB 1364 are designed to ensure that the fees charged for licensing smog check stations do not exceed the reasonable costs associated with administering the licensing and qualifications programs. This is particularly relevant for the sustainability of the motor vehicle inspection infrastructure, ensuring rates are fair and justifiable from an operational standpoint.
Summary
Assembly Bill No. 1364, introduced by Assembly Member Flora, seeks to amend Section 44034 of the Health and Safety Code related to the motor vehicle inspection program. The bill essentially provides the Department of Consumer Affairs with the authority to impose annual and biennial license fees on smog check stations and technicians. While the bill's language predominantly entails nonsubstantive changes, it retains the core framework necessary for the ongoing regulation of these programs by the state department.
Contention
While AB 1364 does not introduce radically new policies, its implications could spark discussions regarding the balance of regulatory authority between the state and local entities. Areas of contention might arise over the application of fees and the overall assessment of what constitutes 'reasonable' costs in the context of maintaining an effective inspection program for vehicle emissions.
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