Smog Impact Refund Information as of June 30, 2004The Smog Impact Fee was collected on certain vehicles which were previously registered in another state or country and then registered in California between October 15, 1990, and October 19, 1999. California Vehicle Code §§1673-1673.4 and Revenue and Taxation Code §6909 repealed the Smog Impact Fee and:
The acceptance of new refund claims ended on June 8, 2003, as required by statute. In addition, the monies for outstanding refund checks that have not been claimed and that were not issued as of June 30, 2004, reverted back to the General Fund. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can no longer issue Smog Impact Refunds; however, if a refund check was issued, but was returned as undeliverable or was not cashed within one year of issuance (stale-dated), a Board of Control equity claim may be filed with the California Government Claims Board. The following questions and answers provide the most current information available to the DMV.
1. Q - What is the Smog Impact Fee?A - Vehicles that were subject to payment of the Smog Impact Fee were vehicles previously registered in another state or country prior to California registration. The Smog Impact Fee and, if appropriate, a penalty fee for late payment were imposed on:
2. Q - How can I determine if my refund claim was paid, but was returned undelivered?A - You may contact DMV's Special Funds Unit at (916) 657-5592 for assistance. In order to locate the claim information, please have one or more of the following available:
If an undelivered smog impact refund check record is located, you must file a Board of Control equity claim with the Government Claims Board, as DMV no longer has funds available to reissue a new check. Please include the vehicle description, Smog Impact Fee claim tracking number, refund check number and amount on your Board of Control equity claim. You may contact the Government Claims Program by:
You should keep a copy of the documents you file for future reference. 3. Q - My refund check is over one year old (stale-dated) and I have not cashed it. How can I get a new check issued?A - Please see Question #2. In addition, the refund check should be submitted with the Board of Control claim. 4. Q - My refund check was lost, stolen, or destroyed after receiving it. What do I do?A - You may contact DMV's Special Funds Unit at (916) 657-5592 for assistance. In order to locate the claim information, please have one of the following available:
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