Veh. Code, § 42240 · Article 3. Uncollectible Costs
Veh. Code, § 42240
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
On and after January 1, 2022, the unpaid balance of any court-imposed costs pursuant to Section 40508.5 and subdivision (g) of Section 40510.5, as those sections read on December 31, 2021, shall be unenforceable and uncollectible and any portion of a judgment imposing those costs shall be vacated.
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History
Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 257, Sec. 45. (AB 177) Effective September 23, 2021.
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