4150.8. (a) On and after January 1, 2040, the department shall not accept an application for original registration of a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is a zero emissions vehicle.

(b) For purposes of this section, “zero emissions vehicle” means a vehicle that produces zero exhaust emissions of any criteria pollutant or precursor pollutant, or greenhouse gas, excluding emissions from air conditioning systems, under any possible operating modes or conditions.

(c) This section does not apply to a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more.

(d) This section does not apply to an original registration pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 4300) if the registered owner is the same person on the foreign certificate of title.

(e) This section shall be implemented in compliance with federal law.