Health & Saf. Code, § 39038 · Chapter 2. Definitions
Health & Saf. Code, § 39038
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“Model year” means the manufacturer’s annual production period which includes January 1 of a calendar year or, if the manufacturer has no annual production period, the calendar year.
In the case of any vehicle manufactured in two or more stages, the time of manufacture shall be the date of completion of the chassis.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 957.
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