California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 34515

(a) As used in this division and in regulations adopted pursuant to this division, “maintenance facility or terminal” means any place or places where a vehicle of a type listed in Section 34500 is regularly garaged or maintained, or from which it is operated or dispatched. “Maintenance facility or terminal” includes a private business or residence.

(b) For the purpose of the inspections conducted pursuant to Section 34501.12, “terminal” means the location or locations in this state that are designated by a motor carrier, where subject vehicles may be inspected by the department and where vehicle maintenance and inspection records and drivers' records will be made available for inspection.

(c) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2016.