So whatever happened to Ruby?
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From: Bakersfield, CA, for now...
I know, Ed, but here's another tidbit for out-of-staters;
Fines and penalties associated to smog fraud include:
For the consumer - A civil penalty of at least $150, but no more than $1,000, may be assessed to anyone who attempts to fraudulently obtain a smog check or inspection. This also applies to anyone who attempts to fraudulently obtain a vehicle repair or hardship waiver, or CAP assistance.
For the station owner - Fines and penalties for station owners can range between $5,000 to $150,000 depending on the amount of investigation time required by the Bureau of Automotive Repairs in order to bring up charges. Fines are almost always accompanied by the loss of the smog station's and smog technician's licenses. For less serious offenses, usually due to negligence or improper training, the first fine is $500.00. Subsequent offenses double to $1000 and triple to $1500; and the requirement to attend training classes apply in each case.
In order for the Bureau of Automotive Repairs to insure the best interest of the public, several times through out the year smog check stations are visited by undercover BAR agents.
If you are aware or suspect a smog station is conducting illegal smog checks or smog check fraud, call us at 1.877.766.4847 and report it. We also recommend you contact the BAR at 1.800.952-5210.
Fines and penalties associated to smog fraud include:
For the consumer - A civil penalty of at least $150, but no more than $1,000, may be assessed to anyone who attempts to fraudulently obtain a smog check or inspection. This also applies to anyone who attempts to fraudulently obtain a vehicle repair or hardship waiver, or CAP assistance.
For the station owner - Fines and penalties for station owners can range between $5,000 to $150,000 depending on the amount of investigation time required by the Bureau of Automotive Repairs in order to bring up charges. Fines are almost always accompanied by the loss of the smog station's and smog technician's licenses. For less serious offenses, usually due to negligence or improper training, the first fine is $500.00. Subsequent offenses double to $1000 and triple to $1500; and the requirement to attend training classes apply in each case.
In order for the Bureau of Automotive Repairs to insure the best interest of the public, several times through out the year smog check stations are visited by undercover BAR agents.
If you are aware or suspect a smog station is conducting illegal smog checks or smog check fraud, call us at 1.877.766.4847 and report it. We also recommend you contact the BAR at 1.800.952-5210.
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From: Roseville, CA
But as Ed's mentioned above, there's going to be a whole shell transformation into the '73 faux RS shell. Then the Ruby shell gets a bunch of stock/stock-ish parts on it. Poor form? Done it a few times over the years. Ed and I discussed what my plan was--he offered it up at a price, money changed hands, and hopefully he'll enjoy getting some time in it again when everything is transplanted.
Not much else to say, other than I gave up on searching for smog guys who'll "clean pipe" vehicles. Way too much downside for them, no matter what the upside for we as owners might get. But anyone who can work around the edges that way, or register out of state, it's really nothing I concern myself with.
