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Division of Measurement Standards

Regulations

The Division of Measurement Standards' regulation sections are contained in the California Code of Regulations, Title 4, Division 9, Chapters 1-12.

Proposals to Adopt, Amend or Repeal DMS Regulations

Hydrogen Fuel Standards. This proposal is to establish standards for hydrogen fuel used both in fuel cells and internal combustion engines pursuant to Senate Bill 76. This proposal has been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and becomes effective September 11, 2008.

For more information see the Hydrogen Fuel web page.


Electric Watthour Meters. This proposal is to amend the electric watthour meter code sections to include electronic watthour meters. The existing watthour meter code does not recognize electronic watthour meters and will be repealed. The proposed regulations will address both mechanical and electronic watthour meters.