Quote:
Federal law requires a Smog Check inspection for vehicles not registered in California but
are owned and operated by non-resident military personnel on active duty in California. This
requirement is independently enforced by each military base. Generally, military personnel
must obtain a passing vehicle inspection report before a base access sticker can be issued; a
certificate of compliance may not be required. The emissions inspection system provides
inspection prompts for inspecting military personnel owned vehicles. Following these
prompts will prevent the issuance of a certificate.
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http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/80_BARRe...ce%20Guide.pdf
I think this is the part that ruined my friends days, but they're back outside of California now so they're happy.