Lens wipe manufacturer fined $400,000 by ARB for air quality violations

Failure to pay attention to labeling details and California air regulations has cost a Naples, Florida company $400,000 in fines from the California Air Resources Board (ARB). The state air pollution control agency yesterday announced it had issued the fine to Apothecary Products Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of consumer health care products and pharmacy supplies.

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Premier Performance LLC fined $515,000 for violating air regulations

Another automotive parts company has been penalized for running afoul of California air pollution regulations. Premier Performance LLC of Rexburg, Idaho, has agreed to a $515,000 settlement with the California Air Resources Board (ARB) according to an announcement made yesterday by the agency.

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MTD Southwest fined $435,000 for selling illegal lawn and garden equipment

A Tempe, Arizona manufacturer of outdoor power equipment for lawns and gardens has agreed to pay $435,000 as a settlement for violations of California laws related to emissions from off-road engines.

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Yoshimura fined $90,000 for offering illegal “Cherry Bomb” aftermarket parts

The California Air Resources Board recently announced that it has reached a $90,000 settlement with Yoshimura Research & Development of America, Inc. for offering illegal off-road aftermarket parts for sale in California. Known as "Cherry Bombs," the devices are performance programmers for pollution controlled all terrain vehicles (ATVs).

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