Section 43211 Of Article 2. Manufacturers And Dealers From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 26. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.

. No new motor vehicle shall be sold in California that does not meet the emission standards adopted by the state board, and any manufacturer who sells, attempts to sell, or causes to be offered for sale a new motor vehicle that fails to meet the applicable emission standards shall be subject to a civil penalty of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each such action. Any penalty recovered pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the General Fund.