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Search Results | 4 laws and incentives
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| California |
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electricity Tax Exemption for Transit Use |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: California
CNG and electricity that local agencies or public transit operators use as motor vehicle fuel to operate public transit services is exempt from applicable user taxes a county imposes.
(Reference California Revenue and Taxation Code 7284.3)
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| California |
Advanced Transportation Tax Exclusion |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: California
The California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) provides a sales and use tax exclusion for qualified manufacturers of advanced transportation products, components, or systems that reduce pollution and energy use and promote economic development. Incentives are available until December 31, 2025. For more information, including application materials, see the CAEATFA Sales and Use Tax Exclusion Program website.
(Reference California Public Resources Code 26000-26017)
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| California |
Voluntary Vehicle Retirement and Replacement Incentives |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: California
Through the California Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (Bureau) Consumer Assistance Program (CAP), the owner of a personal motor vehicle may receive $1,000 to retire the vehicle early from operation and purchase a replacement vehicle that meets emission fuel economy and model year requirements. Applicants must provide proof of a failed smog test and may retire up to two vehicles annually. Low-income eligible applicants may receive $1,500 to retire the vehicle and must provide proof of a completed smog test, pass or fail. An eligible vehicle must be registered in the state without substantial lapse for at least two years prior to retirement. The owner must retire the vehicle at a dismantler under contract with the Bureau. For low-income eligible applicants, the Bureau also offers financial assistance of up to $1,200 toward emissions-related repairs for vehicles remaining in service that cannot pass the biennial smog check inspection. For more information, additional eligibility requirements, eligible replacement vehicles, and application materials, see the CAP website. (Reference California Health and Safety Code 44062.3 and 44125)
(Reference California Health and Safety Code 44062.3 and 44125)
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| California |
Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Tax Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: California
Vehicles purchased using a grant from the Clean Cars 4 All Program are exempt from sales tax. Additional requirements apply.
(Reference Senate Bill 1382, 2022 and California Revenue and Taxation Code 6368.2)
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