New Law in Cal for outboards, things to come!

**The Big Al** · 01-05-2008, 12:23 AM

Vessel Emissions Standards — Operative July 1, 2008
Add: Vehicle Code §§9852.9, 9853.7, and 9853.8 (AB 695 Chapter 609)

Prohibits the DMV from registering vessels with stern drive or inboard engines manufactured after January 1, 2008, if they do not meet emissions regulations.
Requires the retail seller to certify on the original application for a CF number if the vessel is in compliance with the emissions regulations
Requires vessels with a spark-ignition marine engine of less than 500 hp manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, or
Vessels with a spark-ignition marine engine with any rated output power manufactured on or after January 1, 2009, to have a permanent affixed label indicating that the engine meets or exceeds the emissions standards, and
Requires the hang tag for the engine to be submitted with the initial application for a CF number.

**1BadAction** · 01-05-2008, 12:25 AM

who cares, California sucks.

**The Big Al** · 01-05-2008, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by 1BadAction

who cares, California sucks.

yea, Fla is a close second!

**us1** · 01-05-2008, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by 1BadAction

who cares, California sucks.

Heay, I heard that.

**Mr. Buss** · 01-05-2008, 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by 1BadAction

who cares, California sucks.

why dont they just make a law that says "if its fast or fun in anyway it's illegal?"

**1BadAction** · 01-05-2008, 01:16 AM

lol. i couldnt help myself

**302w** · 01-05-2008, 01:35 AM

Originally Posted by 1BadAction

who cares, California sucks.

I seriously do not understand the logic of that state.

**us1** · 01-05-2008, 01:56 AM

Gas is so expensive here, and 1/2 the quality, that we can't even afford to run our boats anyway.

**D5GT** · 01-06-2008, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by us1

Gas is so expensive here, and 1/2 the quality, that we can even afford to run our boats anyway.

Offtopic: Your gas is not expesive.. 1 gallon ("Regular" gas -95E) costs around here (Helsinki 6th. jan. 2008) about 5,4 EUR = 7,9 USD!! and its rising, as everywhere. offtopic ends.

**Stinky** · 01-06-2008, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by The Big Al

stern drive or inboard engines .

I don't see that having anything to do with outboards.

**gearcase** · 01-06-2008, 10:23 PM

dealers havent been able to sell new complete merc 2.5EFI racing consumer. or 300x for a wile now. in ca. only 250 300xs products. from merc racing. myself and many other (ca 2.5 efi owners (think the laws are B.S##T! ) i will still be at the lake with mine. might want to pick up some new 1000hp mills before the end of 2008 though for ca. new boat buyers.