Section 43104 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 26. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.

. For the certification of new motor vehicles or new motor vehicle engines, the state board shall adopt, by regulation, test procedures and any other procedures necessary to determine whether the vehicles or engines are in compliance with the emissions standards established pursuant to Section 43101. The state board shall base its test procedures on federal test procedures or on driving patterns typical in the urban areas of California.