Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 13400

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session.

Section 13400 - Definitions

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms mean the following:

(a) "Advertising medium" includes banner, sign, placard, poster, streamer, and card.

(b) "Alternative fuels" means:

(1) "Biodiesel," a fuel comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from plant or animal matter that meets the requirements of the ASTM International Standard Specification D6751 "Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100) for Middle Distillate Fuels."

(2) "Biodiesel blend," a fuel comprised of biodiesel mixed with diesel fuel that meets the requirements of ASTM International Standard Specification D7467.

(3) "Dimethyl ether," an organic compound meant for combustion in compression-ignition engines that meets the requirements of dimethyl ether prescribed in this chapter.

(4) "Dimethyl ether-propane fuel blend," a motor vehicle fuel consisting primarily of liquefied petroleum gas meeting the requirements of ASTM International Standard Specification D1835 mixed with dimethyl ether meeting the requirements of ASTM International Standard Specification D7901.

(5) "Electricity," electrical energy transferred to or stored onboard an electric vehicle primarily for the purpose of propulsion.

(6) "Ethanol," denatured motor fuel ethanol meeting the requirements of ASTM International Standard Specification D4806.

(7) "Ethanol fuel blend," a motor vehicle fuel consisting primarily of ethanol mixed with gasoline meeting the standards prescribed for ethanol fuel blends by this chapter.

(8) "Hydrogen," a fuel consisting of high purity hydrogen intended for consumption in a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine or fuel cell that meets the standards for hydrogen prescribed by this chapter.

(9) "Methanol fuel blend," a motor vehicle fuel consisting primarily of methanol mixed with gasoline meeting the standards prescribed by this chapter.

(10) "Natural gas," a gaseous mixture of hydrocarbon compounds consisting of primarily methane in the form of a compressed gas or a cryogenic liquid intended for use as a motor vehicle fuel.

(11) "Propane," a liquefied petroleum gas intended for use as a motor vehicle fuel and meeting the standards prescribed by this chapter.

(12) Any other fuel intended for use as a motor vehicle fuel that the secretary determines is an alternative fuel that has a standard specification from a standards development organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or an interim standard specification pursuant to Section 13446.

(c) "Automotive spark-ignition engine fuel" means a product used for the generation of power in a spark-ignition internal combustion engine.

(d) "Compression-ignition engine fuel" means a product used for the generation of power in a compression-ignition internal combustion engine.

(e) "Developmental engine fuel" means an engine fuel that does not meet standards established by this chapter but has characteristics that may lead to an improved fuel standard or the development of an alternative fuel standard.

(f) "Diesel fuel" means any hydrocarbon oil meant for combustion in compression-ignition engines offered for sale that meets the standards for diesel fuel prescribed by this chapter.

(g) "Engine fuel" means any gasoline, diesel, or alternative fuel used for the generation of power in an internal combustion engine or fuel cell in a motor vehicle, or electrical power delivered conductively or inductively to an electric motor in electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. "Motor vehicle fuel" means "engine fuel" when that term is used in this chapter.

(h) "Fuel oil" means any product offered for sale that is burned in a furnace or boiler for the generation of heat and meets the standards prescribed for fuel oil by this chapter.

(i) "Gasoline" means a volatile mixture of liquid hydrocarbons, generally containing small amounts of additives, suitable for use as a fuel in a spark-ignition internal combustion engine.

(j) "Gasoline-oxygenate blend" means a fuel consisting primarily of gasoline along with a substantial amount of one or more oxygenates that meets ASTM International Standard D4814.

(k) "Kerosene" means a fuel offered for sale that meets the standards for kerosene prescribed in this chapter.

(l) "Lubricant" means a lubricating oil or other substance that reduces friction and wear between moving parts within an engine and other motor vehicle components.

(m) "Lubricating oil" means motor oil, engine lubricant, engine oil, lubricating axle oil, gear oil, or manual transmission fluid.

(n) "Manufacturer" means manufacturer, refiner, producer, or importer.

(o) "Motor oil" means an oil that reduces friction and wear between the moving parts within an internal combustion engine and also serves as a coolant. For purposes of this chapter, motor oil also means engine oil.

(p) "Motor vehicle fuel" means an engine fuel intended for consumption in, including, but not limited to, an internal combustion engine, fuel cell, or electric motor to produce power to self-propel a vehicle designed for transporting persons or property on a public street or highway.

(q) "Octane number" or "antiknock index number," when used in this chapter, means that number assigned to a spark-ignition engine fuel that designates the antiknock quality. The "octane number" or "antiknock index number" shall be determined according to the ASTM International method or methods designated in the latest ASTM International Standard Specification D4814.

(r) "Oxygenate" means an oxygen-containing ashless organic compound, such as an alcohol or ether, that can be used as a fuel or fuel supplement.

(s) "Renewable diesel fuel" means a diesel fuel derived from nonpetroleum renewable resources. Renewable diesel fuel does not include biodiesel, as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b).

(t) "Sell" or any of its variants means attempt to sell, offer for sale or assist in the sale of, permit to be sold or offered for sale or delivery, offer for delivery, trade, barter, or expose for sale.

(u) "Standard test" means a test conducted in accordance with the latest published standard adopted by ASTM International.

Ca. Bus. and Prof'l. Code § 13400

Amended by Stats 2020 ch 117 (AB 2663),s 1, eff. 1/1/2021.

Added by Stats 2015 ch 591 (AB 808),s 3, eff. 1/1/2016.

Chapter heading amended by Stats 2015 ch 591 (AB 808),s 1, eff. 1/1/2016.