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In article <34682@sdcc12.ucsd.edu> jlodman@cs.ucsd.edu (Michael Lodman) writes:
>Anybody know what the rules for buying new and used cars out of
>California and bringing them back are? Smog? Reg? Tax?
>
"DMV Vehicle and Vessel Registration Handbook" (page 11):

"State law prohibits registration of a new vehicle with fewer than
7,500 odometer miles in California unless the vehicle is factory
equipped with an emission system that is approved by the California
Air Resources Board.  This certification is evidenced by a label
installed in the engine compartment at the factory.

"Vehicles lacking this label cannot be modified to meet California
requirements, and registration of such vehicles will be refused."

If the car has more than 7,500 miles or has California emission,
the following fees will be assessed:

  o $22 Registration Fee
  o $1 California Highway Patrol Fee
  o Vehicle License Fee (2% of the cost of the vehicle)
  o Weight Fee
  o $10 Registration Service Fee
  o Use Tax (7.25% of purchase price of the vehicle)
      -Partial credit will be given for sales tax paid to
       out-of-state dealer if "Application for Use Tax Credit" is
       filed.
  o $300 Impact Fee
  o Smog Certificate of Compliance Maintenance and Fee

I think this is correct, but I am not 100% sure.


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Steve Linke
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