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Return of 30 Year Smog Check Exemption?

Is any change coming that will return California to the 30 year cutoff for smog checks? My '77 passes the smog check perfectly but is missing an unavailable part! Thanks.
Answer:

At the time of this posting, AB-550 has not yet been voted in. Currently, only 1975 and older vehicles are exempt from the California smog inspection. However since you mention that your vehicle has a smog part that is unavailable, we should mention you may be eligible for a Limited Parts Exemption. The State's Part Locator helps motorists locate hard-to-find emissions parts that are needed to bring their vehicles into compliance with state law. If the parts are not available, the they may be able to issue you a "Limited Parts Exemption". You may contact the State Smog Check Parts locator by calling (800) 622-7733. If they are unable to help you, you may seek assistance from the state smog referee’s office in the form of a smog check waiver. posted by SmogTips Support

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