(a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) “Low income” means a resident of the state whose household income is less than or equal to 300 percent of the federal poverty level.
(2) “Low-income communities” has the same meaning as defined in Section 39713.
(b) Under the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project established as a part of the Air Quality Improvement Program, the state board shall provide outreach to low-income households and low-income communities to increase consumer awareness of the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project.
(c) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2022.