California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §44263: In order to be eligible to receive a grant under this chapter, a zero-emission vehicle shall meet all of the following criteria: (a) Be purchased on or leased on or after October 1, 2000, and on or be

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In order to be eligible to receive a grant under this chapter, a zero-emission vehicle shall meet all of the following criteria: (a) Be purchased on or leased on or after October 1, 2000, and on or before December 31, 2002. For purposes of this subdivision, a vehicle shall be deemed to be leased on the date upon which the lease of the vehicle commences. (b) Be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles for use in this state. (c) Meet all applicable federal and state safety standards, or, if the vehicle is to be utilized solely for a demonstration program, have received the applicable waivers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (d) Be capable of operation on a freeway, as determined by the state board in conjunction with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission. (e) Any other criteria established by the state board.

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