Section 44017.1 Of Article 2. Program Requirements From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 26. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 2.
44017.1
. (a) For purposes of this section, "low-income motor
vehicle owner" means a person whose income does not exceed 185
percent of the federal poverty level.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 44017, for
low-income motor vehicle owners qualified under Section 44062.1, the
repair cost limit, including parts and labor, shall be two hundred
fifty dollars ($250) in all areas where the program operates.
However, the department may decrease that amount, to not more than
two hundred dollars ($200), if the department determines that
participation rates are unsatisfactory.
(c) Until such time as a repair assistance program becomes
effective pursuant to Section 44062.1, an economic hardship extension
shall be issued upon request to a qualified low-income motor vehicle
owner whose motor vehicle has been tested but does not meet
applicable emissions standards and the necessary repairs exceed the
repair cost limit specified in subdivision (b).