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EarnestDD,

Only if that aftermarket device increased the emissions levels to something in excess of the regulated California standards.

The increase in emissions levels that I would expect to see would be quite small and would probably not exceed those standards. They would however have to test to make sure that they were in compliance. And that would mean they would have to test at least one of every application of their product for emissions compliance to be legal for sale in the state.

And there is another issue, there are Federal, state and local noise regulations that also have to be met. While it is not illegal to sell a muffler that increases the noise levels beyond the legal standards, it is illegal for John Q. to operate a vehicle that exceeds those noise standards, subject to citation.