Section 27158.5 Of Article 2. Exhaust Systems From California Vehicle Code >> Division 12. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 2.
27158.5
. After notice by a traffic officer that a motor vehicle
does not comply with any standard adopted pursuant to Section
27157.5, no person shall operate, and no owner shall permit the
operation of, such motor vehicle for more than 30 days thereafter
unless a certificate of compliance has been issued for such vehicle
in accordance with the provisions of Section 9889.18 of the Business
and Professions Code or unless the department has checked the vehicle
and determined that the vehicle has been made to comply with such
standard adopted pursuant to Section 27157.5. A certificate of
compliance issued for such vehicle shall, for a period of one year
from date of issue, constitute proof of compliance with the standards
determined pursuant to Section 27157.5.