Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6980.54 · Article 7. Conduct of Business
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6980.54
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A locksmith licensed by the bureau shall be subject to the provisions of Section 466.6 of the Penal Code, and shall be able to duplicate any key for any vehicle from another key.
(b) A locksmith licensed by the bureau shall be subject to the provisions of Section 466.8 of the Penal Code, and shall be able to duplicate any key for a residence, commercial establishment, or personal property from another key, except as follows:
(1) Duplication is prohibited when a key is stamped, imprinted, marked, or incised with the wording “Do Not Duplicate” or “Unlawful To Duplicate” and includes the originator’s company name and telephone number.
(2) Duplication is prohibited when a key is a Restricted Key or a High Security Key and includes the originator’s company name and telephone number or registration number.
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History
Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 679, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2009.
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