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In California, 1976 and newer grey market vehicles require a BAR referee label to be legally smogged when coming in from another state and for the biennial smog certification in participating counties.
This is from the Ca. BAR smog test manual.
1.3.2 Emission Control System Labels
Underhood Emission Control Label: Each vehicle’s underhood emission control label serves as the primary source for emissions control requirements and to indicate the vehicle’s certification type (California, Federal). It is important to review emission control components on this label, since emission control system technology changes and varies between vehicle manufacturers. However, a missing or illegible emission control label does not constitute an inspection failure.
In cases where the emission control label is missing or illegible, the inspector may proceed with the inspection provided that the required emission controls can be determined using other sources as described in section 1.3.1. Note: Some diesel-powered vehicles are equipped with a second or additional emission control label affixed to the engine.
BAR Referee Label: When inspecting a kit car (SPCNS), a grey market vehicle, a vehicle with an engine change, or a vehicle with a fuel conversion change look for a BAR Referee Label. The BAR Referee Label serves as the primary emission control information source for these vehicles. If a BAR Referee Label is not present, inform the customer to contact the BAR Referee for inspection information. When equipped with a BAR Referee Label, these vehicles may be inspected and certified by a licensed Smog Check station. Inspectors must inspect the vehicle using the emission control requirements listed on the BAR Referee label.
BAR Referee Labels are typically affixed to the driver’s side door post or, in some cases, located under the hood. In some cases, the BAR Referee Label may provide special or additional instructions. An SPCN, gray market, or vehicle with an engine change without a BAR Referee Label must be inspected at the Referee.
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