Veh. Code, § 5158 · Article 8.6. Specialized License Plates
Veh. Code, § 5158
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
When payment of renewal fees is not required as specified in Section 4000, or when a person determines to retain the specialized license plate upon a sale, trade, or other release of the vehicle upon which the plate has been displayed, the person shall notify the department and the person may retain and use the plate as authorized by departmental regulations.
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History
Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 454, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2007.
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