Veh. Code, § 22852.5 · Article 2. Vehicle Disposition
Veh. Code, § 22852.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Whenever the possessory lien upon any vehicle is lost through trick, fraud, or device, the repossession of the vehicle by the lienholder revives the possessory lien, but any lien so revived is subordinate to any right, title, or interest of any person under any sale, transfer, encumbrance, lien, or other interest acquired or secured in good faith and for value between the time of the loss of possession and the time of repossession.
(b) It is a misdemeanor for any person to obtain possession of any vehicle or any part thereof subject to a lien pursuant to the provisions of this chapter by trick, fraud, or device.
(c) It is a misdemeanor for any person claiming a lien on a vehicle to knowingly violate any provision of this chapter.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1111, Sec. 36.
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