Section 1959 - Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures-1978 Model Medium-Duty Vehicles(a) The exhaust emissions from new 1978 medium-duty vehicles having an engine displacement of 50 cubic inches or greater subject to registration and sold and registered in this state, shall not exceed: Exhaust Emission Standards (grams per mile)
Model Year | Hydrocarbons | Carbon Monoxide | Oxides of Nitrogen |
| 1978 | 0.9 | 17 | 2.3 |
(b) The test procedures for determining compliance with these standards are set forth in "California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 1975 Through 1978 Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles," adopted by the State Board February 19, 1975, as last amended June 8, 1977.(c) This regulation shall remain in effect until December 31, 1983, and as of that date is repealed unless a later regulation deletes or extends that date. Notwithstanding the repeal or expiration of this regulation on December 31, 1983, the provisions of the regulation as they existed prior to such repeal or expiration shall continue to be operative and effective for those events occurring prior to the repeal or expiration.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 1959
Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600 and 39601, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 43100, 43101 and 43104, Health and Safety Code.