Veh. Code, § 10551 · Chapter 1.5. Reports of Stolen Vessels
Veh. Code, § 10551
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Every peace officer upon receiving a report based on reliable information that any undocumented vessel numbered under this code has been stolen shall immediately after receiving such information report the theft to the Department of Justice, Automated Boat System, and such peace officer upon receiving information of the recovery of any such vessel which he has previously reported as stolen, shall immediately report the fact of the recovery to the Department of Justice, Automated Boat System.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 617, Sec. 5.
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