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 PROPOSED REGULATION OF THE 
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION 
 
LCB FILE NO. R093-20I 
 
 
 
 
The following document is the i nitial draft regulation proposed  
by the agency submi tted on 06/22/2020 
 
 
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 PROPOSED REGULATION OF THE  
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION 
 
P2020-07 
 
June 22, 2020 
 
EXPLANATION – Matter in italics  is new; matter in brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted. 
 
 
 
AUTHORITY: §1, NRS 445B.760. 
 A PERMANENT REGULATION rel ating to air pollution; adopting by r eference certain 
provisions of California regula tions for the Low-Emission Vehic le and Zero-Emission 
Vehicle programs relating to air quality; and providing other m atters properly relating 
thereto. 
 
MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE  EMISSION STANDARDS 
General Provisions 
NAC 445B.900  Scope. The provisions of NAC 445B.900 to 445B.933, inclusive, provide 
the standards for emissions from motor vehicles in this State. 
 
NAC 445B.901  Applicability.  
1. The provisions of NAC 445B.900 to 445B .933, inclusive, apply to all 2025 and 
subsequent model year: 
(a) Motor vehicles offered for sale  or lease or sold or leased for registration in this State 
which are: 
(1) Passenger cars; (2) Light-duty trucks; (3) Medium-duty passenger vehicles; or (4) Medium-duty vehicles. 
(b) Motor vehicle engines offered for sale in  this State that would be installed in: 
(1) Passenger cars; (2) Light-duty trucks; (3) Medium-duty passenger vehicles; or (4) Medium-duty vehicles. 3 
 
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  (c) Motor vehicles sold or leased to the Un ited States government or an agency thereof or 
to the State of Nevada or political  subdivision thereof that would be registered or required to 
be registered in this State which are: 
(1) Passenger cars; (2) Light-duty trucks; (3) Medium-duty passenger vehicles; or (4) Medium-duty vehicles. 
 
NAC 445B.902  Definitions. As used in NAC 445 B.900 to 445B.933, inclusive, unless the 
context otherwise requires, the words an d terms defined in NAC 445B.902 to 445B.916, 
inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  
NAC 445B.903  “Auxiliary power unit” defined. “A uxiliary power unit” (APU) means 
any device that provides electrical or mechan ical energy, meeting th e requirements of 13 
C.C.R. § 1962.2(c)(2) of the California Code  of Regulations and adopted by reference 
pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1(j), to a range extended battery elec tric vehicle, after the zero 
emission range has been fully depleted. A fuel  fired heater does not qualify under this 
definition for an auxiliary power unit. 
 
NAC 445B.904  “CARB” defined. “CARB” means the California Air Resources Board 
as defined in the California Heal th and Safety Code, Section 39003. 
 
NAC 445B.905  “Department” defined. “Department” means the Department of 
Conservation and Natural Resources.  
NAC 445B.906  “Director” defined. “Director” means the Director of the Department. 
 
NAC 445B.907  “Greenhouse gas” defined. “Greenhouse gas” means any of the 
following gases, either al one or in combination: 
1. Carbon dioxide (CO
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 2. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs); 
3. Methane (CH 4); and 
4. Nitrous oxide (N 2O). 
 
NAC 445B.908  “Gross vehicle weight rating” defi ned. “Gross vehicle weight rating” 
(GVWR) means the value specified by the manuf acturer as the loaded weight of a single 
vehicle.  
NAC 445B.909  “Light-duty truck” defined. “Light-d uty truck” means any motor vehicle 
certified to the standards in 13 C.C.R. §§ 1961(a)(1) or 1961.2 of the California Code of Regulations and adopted by reference pu rsuant to NAC 445B.918.1(d) and 445B.918.1(f) 
rated at 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight or less, and any other motor vehicle, rated at 6,000 
pounds gross vehicle weight or less, which is desi gned primarily for purposes of transportation 
of property or is a derivative of such a vehicle, or is available with special features enabling 
off-street or off-highway operation and use. 
 
NAC 445B.910  “Medium-duty passenger vehicle” defined. “Medium-duty passenger 
vehicle” means any medium-duty ve hicle with a gross vehicle we ight rating of less than 10,000 
pounds that is designed prima rily for the transportation of persons. The Medium-duty 
passenger vehicle definition does not include any vehicle which:  
1. Is an “incomplete truck” that is, is a truck that does not have the primary load carrying 
device or container attached; 
2. Has a seating capacity of mo re than twelve (12) persons; 
3. Is designed for more than nine (9) persons in  seating rearward of th e driver's seat; or  
4. Is equipped with an open cargo area of 72.0 inches in interior length or more. A 
covered box not readily accessibl e from the passenger compartment  will be considered an open 
cargo area, for purposes of this definition. 
 
NAC 445B.911  “Medium-duty vehicle” defined. “Medium-duty vehicle” means any pre-
1995 model year heavy-duty vehicle having a ma nufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 5 
 
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 8,500 pounds or less; any 1992 through 2006 model-ye ar heavy-duty low-emission, ultra-low-
emission, super-ultra-low-emission or zero-emis sion vehicle certified to the standards in 13 
C.C.R. § 1960.1(h)(2) of the California Code of Regulations and adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1(c) havi ng a manufacturer's gross veh icle weight rating of 14,000 
pounds or less; and any 2000 and subsequent model heavy-duty low-emission, ultra-low-
emission, super-ultra-low-emission or zero-emis sion vehicle certified to the standards in 13 
C.C.R. §§ 1961(a)(1) or 1962.1 of the California Code of Regulations and adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1(d) and 445B.918.1(i) havi ng a manufacturer's gross 
vehicle weight rating between 8,501 and 14,000 pounds.  
NAC 445B.912  “Neighborhood electric vehicle” defined. “Neighborhood Electric 
Vehicle” (NEV) means a motor vehicle that meet s the definition of Low-Speed Vehicle either 
in the California Vehicle Code Division 1 VEH Section 385.5, or in 49 CFR 571.500 (as it existed on July 1, 2000), and is certified to Zero Emission Vehicle standards. 
 
NAC 445B.913  “Passenger car” defined. “Passeng er car” means any motor vehicle 
designed primarily for transporta tion of persons and having a de sign capacity of twelve (12) 
persons or less. 
 
NAC 445B.914  “Range extended battery electric vehicle” defined. “Range extended 
battery electric vehicle” (BEVx) means a vehicle  powered predominantly by a zero emission 
energy storage device, able to drive the vehicle  for more than seventy-five (75) all-electric 
miles, and also equipped with a backup auxiliary  power unit, which does not operate until the 
energy storage device is fully depleted, and meeting requirements in 13 C.C.R. § 
1962.2(d)(5)(G) of the California Code of Regula tions and adopted by reference pursuant to 
NAC 445B.918.1(j). 
 
NAC 445B.915  “Transitional zero emission vehicle” defined. “Transitional zero 
emission vehicle” (TZEV) means a vehicle th at meets all the criteria of 13 C.C.R. § 
1962.2(c)(2) of the California Code of Regulatio ns and adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 6 
 
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 445B.918.1(j) and qualifies for an allowance in  13 C.C.R. § 1962.2(c)(3)(A) or (E) of the 
California Code of Regulations and adopted by reference pursuan t to NAC 445B.918.1(j). 
 
NAC 445B.916  “Zero emission vehicle” defined. “Z ero emission vehicle” (ZEV) means 
a vehicle that produces zero exhaust emission s of any criteria po llutant (or precursor 
pollutant) or greenhouse gas under any possible operational modes or conditions.  
NAC 445B.917  Severability (NRS 445B.210)  If any of the provisions of NAC 445B.900 
to 445B.933, inclusive, or any application thereof to  any person, thing or circumstance is held 
invalid, it is intended that su ch invalidity not affect the re maining provisions, or their 
application, that can be given effect with out the invalid provision or application. 
 
NAC 445B.918  Adoption by reference of certain provisions of the California Code of 
Regulations 
1. The following provisions of the California Code of Regulations are hereby adopted by 
reference: 
(a) 13 C.C.R. § 1900 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(b) 13 C.C.R. § 1956.8(h) as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(c) 13 C.C.R. § 1960.1 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(d) 13 C.C.R. § 1961 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(e) 13 C.C.R. § 1961.1 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(f) 13 C.C.R. § 1961.2 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(g) 13 C.C.R. § 1961.3 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(h) 13 C.C.R. § 1962 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(i) 13 C.C.R. § 1962.1 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(j) 13 C.C.R. § 1962.2 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(k) 13 C.C.R. § 1962.3 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(l) 13 C.C.R. § 1965 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(m) 13 C.C.R. § 1968.2 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(n) 13 C.C.R. § 1968.5 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 7 
 
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 (o) 13 C.C.R. § 1976 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(p) 13 C.C.R. § 1978 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(q) 13 C.C.R. § 2035 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(r) 13 C.C.R. § 2037 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(s) 13 C.C.R. § 2038 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(t) 13 C.C.R. § 2039 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(u) 13 C.C.R. § 2040 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(v) 13 C.C.R. § 2041 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(w) 13 C.C.R. § 2046 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(x) 13 C.C.R. § 2062 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(y) 13 C.C.R. § 2109 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(z) 13 C.C.R. § 2111 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(aa) 13 C.C.R. § 2112 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(bb) 13 C.C.R. § 2113 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(cc) 13 C.C.R. § 2114 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(dd) 13 C.C.R. § 2115 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(ee) 13 C.C.R. § 2116 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(ff) 13 C.C.R. § 2117 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(gg) 13 C.C.R. § 2118 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(hh) 13 C.C.R. § 2119 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(ii) 13 C.C.R. § 2120 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(jj) 13 C.C.R. § 2121 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(kk) 13 C.C.R. § 2122 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(ll) 13 C.C.R. § 2123 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(mm)  13 C.C.R. § 2124 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(nn) 13 C.C.R. § 2125 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(oo) 13 C.C.R. § 2126 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(pp) 13 C.C.R. § 2127 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(qq) 13 C.C.R. § 2128 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(rr) 13 C.C.R. § 2129 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 8 
 
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 (ss) 13 C.C.R. § 2130 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(tt) 13 C.C.R. § 2131 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(uu) 13 C.C.R. § 2132 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(vv) 13 C.C.R. § 2133 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(ww)  13 C.C.R. § 2134 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(xx) 13 C.C.R. § 2135 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(yy) 13 C.C.R. § 2139 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(zz) 13 C.C.R. § 2141 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(aaa) 13 C.C.R. § 2142 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(bbb)  13 C.C.R. § 2143 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(ccc) 13 C.C.R. § 2144 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(ddd)  13 C.C.R. § 2145 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(eee) 13 C.C.R. § 2146 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(fff) 13 C.C.R. § 2147 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(ggg)  13 C.C.R. § 2148 as it existed on January 1, 2020; 
(hhh)  13 C.C.R. § 2149 as it existed on January 1, 2020; and 
(iii) 13 C.C.R. § 2235 as it existed on January 1, 2020. 
2. For the purposes of applying the adopted  sections of the California Code of 
Regulations, unless the context otherwise re quires, “California” means Nevada, “CARB” or 
“AIR Resources Board” means the Department and “Executive Of ficer” means the Director. 
3. A copy of the provisions of the California Code of Regulations sp ecified in subsection 1 
may be obtained by mail from Thomson Reut ers on behalf of the California Office of 
Administrative Law, [insert address here], for th e price of [$XXX], or free of charge at the 
internet address http://www.oal.ca.gov  
 
Low Emission Vehicle Program 
NAC 445B.919  General requirements: Motor vehicle sales 
1. It is unlawful for any person to sell or regi ster, offer for sale or lease, import, deliver, 
purchase, lease, acquire or receive a 2025 or subsequent model year new passenger car, light-duty truck, medium-duty passenger vehicle or me dium-duty vehicle in this State which is not 9 
 
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 certified to the provisions of California emis sions standards as adopted by reference in NAC 
445B.918.1(f) and 445B.918.1(g), unless: 
(a) Sold to another dealer, (b) Sold for the purpose of being wrecked or dismantled, (c) Sold exclusively for off-highway use, or (d) Sold for registration out of state. 
 
NAC 445B.920  General Requirements: Exceptions 
1. The provisions of NAC 445B.900 to 445B.933, inclusive, do not apply to: 
(a) A vehicle acquired by a resident of this  State for the purpose of replacing a vehicle 
registered to such resident which was dam aged or became inoperative beyond reasonable 
repair or was stolen while out of this State, prov ided that such replacement vehicle is acquired 
out of state at the time the previously owned vehicle was eith er damaged or became inoperative 
or was stolen; 
(b) A vehicle transferred by inheritance; (c) A vehicle transferred by court decree; (d) Any vehicle having a certificate of conformi ty issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 
U.S.C. Section 7401 et seq.) and originally regist ered in another state by  a resident of that 
state who subsequently establishe s residence in this State and who upon registration of the 
vehicle in this State provides satisfactory eviden ce to the Department of Motor Vehicles or its 
assigned designee of the previou s residence and registration; 
(e) Any vehicle with 7,500 miles or more of use as of the date of sale or lease; 
(f) Any vehicle that meets the designation of an authorized emergency vehicle pursuant to 
NRS 484A.480; 
(g) Any vehicle that meets the definition of a military tactical vehicle pursuant to NRS 
445B.759.2(a); or 
(h) Any vehicle available only for rent to a fina l destination in a state that is not subject to 
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 NAC 445B.921  Fleet Average Motor Vehicle Engine  Emission Standards: Non-methane 
organic gas plus oxides of nitroge n; Emission credits and debits. 
1. For each model year, manufacturers of passe nger cars, light-duty trucks and medium- 
duty vehicles produced and delivered  for sale in this State shall not exceed the fleet average 
non-methane organic gas plus oxides of nitrogen  emission standards set forth in 13 C.C.R. § 
1961.2 of the California Code of Regulations and adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1(f).  
2. Credits and debits may be accrued and used  based upon each manufacturer's sales of 
vehicles in Nevada, pursuant to the provisions se t forth in 13 C.C.R. § 1961.2 of the California 
Code of Regulations and adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1(f). 
 
NAC 445B.922  Fleet Average Motor Vehicle Engine  Emission Standards: Greenhouse 
Gases; Emission credits and debits. 
1. For each model year, manufacturers of passe nger cars, light-duty trucks and medium- 
duty passenger vehicles produced an d delivered for sale in this State shall not exceed the fleet 
average greenhouse gas emission standards set forth in 13 C.C.R. § 1961.3 of the California 
Code of Regulations and adopted by re ference pursuant to  NAC 445B.918.1(g).  
2. Credits and debits may be accrued and used  based upon each manufacturer's sales of 
vehicles in Nevada, pursuant to the provisions se t forth in 13 C.C.R. § 1961.3 of the California 
Code of Regulations and adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1(g). 
 
NAC 445B.923  Compliance Requirements: Fleet av erage non-methane organic gases 
plus oxides of nitrogen. 
1. For each model year, using the same format  used to report this information to CARB, 
each manufacturer must report to the Departmen t the non-methane organic gas plus oxides of 
nitrogen exhaust emissions of its fleet delivered  for sale in this St ate. Reports must be 
submitted to the Department by no later than Ma rch 1 of the calendar year succeeding the end 
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 (a) If the “Pooling Provision” option numbe r two in 13 C.C.R. § 1961.2 of the California 
Code of Regulations and adopted by refere nce pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1(f) is chosen, 
manufacturers must report the data for the enti re pool as well as the Nevada specific portion.  
2. If a report submitted by a manufacture r pursuant to NAC 445B.923.1 demonstrates 
that the manufacturer is not in compliance with  the fleet average non- methane organic gases 
plus oxides of nitrogen emission standard, th e manufacturer must submit to the Department 
with 60 days a fleet average reme diation report. The fleet average remediation report must: 
(a) Describe how the manufacturer intends to equalize any accrued debits; (b) Identify all vehicle models delivered for sale in this State, their corresponding 
certification standards, and the perc entage of each model delivered for sale in this State and 
California in relation to total fleet sales in the respective state; and 
(c) Describe how the manufacturer plans to achieve compliance with the fleet average 
non-methane organic gases plus oxides of nitrog en emission standard in future model years. 
 
NAC 445B.924  Compliance Requirements: Fleet average Greenhouse gases 
1. For each model year, using the same format  used to report this information to CARB, 
each manufacturer must report to the Departmen t the greenhouse gas exhaust emissions of its 
fleet delivered for sale in this State. Reports must be submitted to th e Department by no later 
than May 1 of the calendar year su cceeding the end of the model year. 
(a) If the “Calculation of Fleet Average Car bon Dioxide Value” option number two in 13 
C.C.R. § 1961.3(a)(5)(D) of the California C ode of Regulations and adopted by reference 
pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1(g) is  chosen, manufacturers must report the data for the entire 
pool as well as the Nevada specific portion.  
2. If a report submitted by a manufacture r pursuant to NAC 445B.924.1 demonstrates 
that the manufacturer is not in compliance wi th the fleet average greenhouse gas emission 
standard, the manufacturer must submit to the Department within sixty (60) days a fleet 
average remediation report.  The fl eet average remediation report must: 
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 (b) Identify all vehicle models delivered for sale in this State, their corresponding 
certification standards, and the perc entage of each model delivered for sale in this State and 
California in relation to total fleet sales in the respective state; and 
(c) Describe how the manufacturer plans to achieve compliance with the fleet average 
greenhouse gas emission stan dard in future model years. 
 
NAC 445B.925  Additional Reporting Requirements. 
1. Upon request by the Department, vehi cle manufacturers must submit to the 
Department: 
(a) A copy of the California Executive Or der and Certificate of Conformity for 
certification of new motor vehicles for each engine fa mily to be sold in this State within thirty 
(30) days of the request. If su ch reports are available electro nically, the manufacturer must 
send the record in an electronic fo rmat acceptable to the Director. 
(b) Any documentation the Department deems ne cessary to the effective administration 
and enforcement of NAC 445B.900 to 445B.933, inclusiv e, including all certification materials 
submitted to CARB. 
(c) Failure of Emission-Related Components reports as defined in 13 C.C.R. § 2144 of the 
California Code of Regulations and adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1(ccc), 
for vehicles subject to this regulation.  
(1) For purposes of compliance with NAC 445B.925.1, manufacturers may submit 
copies of the Failure of Emission-Related Co mponents reports that are submitted to CARB 
in lieu of submitting reports for vehicles subject to NAC 445B.900 to 445B.933, inclusive. 
 
NAC 445B.926  Inspection and enforcement: Inspection of motor vehicle dealers; 
Enforcement. 
1. For the purpose of enforcin g or administering any Federal or State law, order, 
regulation, or rule relating to vehicular sources  of emissions, the Department or an authorized 
representative of the Department of Motor Vehicl es, has the right of entry for the purpose of 
inspecting any 2025 and subsequent model year  vehicles to any premises owned, operated, 
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 (a) Nothing in NAC 445B.926 or elsewher e in NAC 445B.900 to 445B.933, inclusive, is 
intended to limit the Department’s authority  to enter and inspect pursuant to NRS 445B.230. 
2. For the purpose of determining compliance with NAC 445B.900 to 445B.933, 
inclusive, the Department may require any vehicle dealer or rental car agency to submit documentation the Department deems necessary to the effective administration and enforcement of NAC 445B .900 to 445B.933, inclusive. 
(a) Unless otherwise specified, any person subject to the pr ovisions of this NAC 445B.900 
to 445B.933, inclusive must retain all relevant records for at le ast three (3) years from the 
creation of those records. Such records will be provided to the Departm ent upon its request. 
(b) This provision does not requir e the creation of new records. 
 
NAC 445B.927  Emission control systems: Warrant y requirements; Emission control 
system warranty statement; En vironmental performance labels 
1. For each model year, manufacturers of passe nger cars, light-duty trucks, medium-duty 
vehicles and motor vehicle engines subject to NAC 445B.900 to 445B.933, inclusive, shall 
provide to the ultimate purchaser and each su bsequent purchaser, a warranty that complies 
with the requirements in: 
(a) 13 C.C.R. §§ 2035 through 2038, inclusive, of  the California Code of Regulations and 
adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1( q) through NAC 445B .918.1(s), inclusive;  
(b) 13 C.C.R. § 2040 of the California Code of Regulations and adopted by reference 
pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1(u); and  
(c) 13 C.C.R. § 2046 of the California Code of Regulations and adopted by reference 
pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1(w). 
2. For each model year, manufacturers of passe nger cars, light-duty trucks, medium-duty 
vehicles and motor vehicle engines subject to NAC 445B.900 to 445B.933, inclusive, shall 
include the emission control system warranty stat ement that complies with the requirements in 
13 C.C.R. § 2039 of the California Code of Regu lations and adopted by reference pursuant to 
NAC 445B.918.1(t). 
(a) Manufacturers may modify this statement as necessary to inform vehicle owners in this 
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 (b) Documents required by 13 C.C.R. § 2039(c) of the California Code of Regulations and 
adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1(t) shall only be provid ed to the Department 
upon the request of the Department. 
3. It is unlawful for any person to sell or regi ster, offer for sale or lease, import, deliver, 
purchase, rent, lease, acquire or receive a ne w passenger car, light-duty truck, medium-duty 
passenger vehicle or medium-duty vehicle in this  State to which emissions control labels and 
environmental performance labels have not been  affixed pursuant to the requirements of 13 
C.C.R. § 1965 of the California Code of Regu lations and adopted by reference pursuant to 
NAC 445B.918.1(l).  
NAC 445B.928  Recall Requirements 
1. For all passenger cars, light-duty trucks , medium-duty vehicles, and motor vehicle 
engines subject to recall in California, each  manufacturer shall, unless the manufacturer 
demonstrates to the Department that such recall is not applicable to vehicles registered in this 
State, undertake recall campaigns in this State pursuant to 13 C.C.R. §§ 2111 through 2135, 
inclusive, of the California Code of Regula tions and adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 
445B.918.1(z) through NAC 445 B.918.1(xx), inclusive. 
 
Zero Emission Vehicle Program 
NAC 445B.929  General requirements: Emission standards. 
1. Certification for zero emission vehicle emi ssion standards shall be made pursuant to 13 
C.C.R. § 1962.2 of the California Code of  Regulations and adopted pursuant to NAC 
445B.918.1(j).  
NAC 445B.930  General requirements: Percen tage sales requirements 
1. A manufacturer must comply with the ze ro emission vehicle sales requirement 
contained in 13 C.C.R. § 1962.2(b) of the Ca lifornia Code of Regulations and adopted 
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 NAC 445B.931  ZEV credit bank: Earning credits; A ccounts; Proportional starting ZEV 
credit balance; Manufacturer compliance options. 
1. A manufacturer can earn ZEV credits per qual ifying vehicle delivered for sale in this 
State pursuant to 13 C.C.R. §§ 1962.2(c), 1962.2(d)  and 1962.2(g) of the California Code of 
Regulations and adopted pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1(j). 
2. Beginning with the 2025 model year, each manufacturer may open an account in the 
California ZEV Credit System for ba nking credits in this State. 
3. A manufacturer may deposit into its account a number of credits equal to its 2025 
model year starting California credit balance multiplied by the number of new passenger cars 
and light-duty trucks the manufacturer produced and delivered for sale in this State and 
divided by the average number of new passenger cars and light-duty trucks the manufacturer 
produced and delivered for sale in Californi a during the time period selected by the 
manufacturer for calculation of their Z EV sales requirement for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 
model years. 
(a) The deposit may be made only after a ll credit obligations for model years 2024 and 
earlier have been satisfied in California. While  manufacturers may trade or sell these credits 
to any other manufacturer, use of these cr edits is restricted through the 2025, 2026, and 2027 
model years in accordance with NAC 445B.931.4. 
4. Each manufacturer must choose one of the following two options for compliance with 
the 2025, 2026 and 2027 model years. A manufacturer that chooses Option 2 must notify the 
Director no later than January 1, 2024 or must comply with Option 1. 
(a) Option 1:  
(1) A manufacturer may meet no more than  [AA] percent of it s 2025 model year ZEV 
credit obligation using credits per NAC 445B.931.3. 
(2) A manufacturer may meet no more than  [BB] percent of it s 2026 model year ZEV 
credit obligation using credits per NAC 445B.931.3. 
(3) A manufacturer may meet no more than  [CC] percent of it s 2027 model year ZEV 
credit obligation using credits per NAC 445B.931.3. 
(b) Option 2: 16 
 
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 (1) A manufacturer may earn credits fo r model year 2023 and model year 2024 BEVxs, 
NEVs, TZEVs and ZEVs produced and de livered for sale in this State. 
(2) A manufacturer may meet no more than  [XX] percent of it s 2025 model year ZEV 
credit obligation using credits per NAC 445B.931.3. 
(3) A manufacturer may meet no more than  [YY] percent of its 2026 model year ZEV 
credit obligation using credits per NAC 445B.931.3. 
(4) A manufacturer may meet no more than  [ZZ] percent of its 2027 model year ZEV 
credit obligation using credits per NAC 445B.931.3. 
 
NAC 445B.932  Reporting requirements 
1. Each manufacturer must annually sub mit to the Department a Notice of Credit 
Generation or Notice of Credit Transfer to or from another manufacturer. Credits generated 
or acquired must be reported to the Department  on or before September 1 following the close 
of the model year in which the qualifying vehicle  was produced and delivered for sale in this 
State. 
2. The report to the Director by each manufac turer shall be in the same format as the 
report submitted to CARB.  
NAC 445B.933  Requirements for deficit of ZEV credits 
1. A manufacturer that fails to meet its ZEV credit obligation for a given model year must 
make up the deficit by the next model year by submitting a commensurate amount of ZEV 
credits to the Director pursuant to 13 C.C. R. § 1962.2(g)(7) of the California Code of 
Regulations and adopted pursuant to NAC 445 B.918.1(j). Any manufacturer that fails to 
submit an appropriate amount of ZEV credits and does not make up the deficit within the time specified in 13 C.C.R. § 1962.2(g)(7)(A) of the California Code of Regulations and adopted 
pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1(j) is  subject to civil penaltie s pursuant to NRS 445B.835  
(a) For the purposes of the civil penalt ies pursuant to NRS 445B.835, the number of 
vehicles not meeting the ZEV cred it obligation shall be equal to  the manufacturer's credit 
deficit, rounded to the nearest 1/100th, calcul ated according to the equation in 13 C.C.R. § 
1962.2(g)(8) of the California Code of Regulations and adopted pursuant to NAC 17 
 
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 445B.918.1(j), provided that the pe rcentage of a manufacturer's ZEV credit requirement for a 
given model year that may be satisfied with TZEVs or credits from such vehicles may not 
exceed the percentages permitted under 13 C.C. R. § 1962.2(b)(2) of the California Code of 
Regulations and adopted pursuant to NAC 445B.918.1(j).