Legal Question in Administrative Law in California

California Vehicle Code Smog Check Requirements for Transfer of Title
I sold a vehicle about six months ago. The vehicle was a 2001 GMC Sierra with 108k mi on it. I did not get a smog check done on it before I sold it. It currently had a valid registration when I sold it.
The new owner is now calling me saying that the vehicle is failing the smog check and needs a new catalytic converter for $800. Am I liable for this because I did not get the smog check done within 90 days of selling the vehicle. The new owner is not related to me. The truck is more than four years old. I have not received any notifications from the DMV saying that transfer of title has not occurred because of any lack of smog check requirements. Thank you.

Asked on 4/03/07, 12:04 pm

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

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Re: California Vehicle Code Smog Check Requirements for Transfer of Title

The transferring owner is liable for smog certification, regardless of any agreement to the contrary. Work it out.

Answered on 4/03/07, 3:23 pm

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