Section 2813.5.

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 2813.5.

in effect

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter except subdivision (i) of Section 2808, and notwithstanding subdivision ( l ) of Section 22851.3 of the Vehicle Code, the Director of Corrections may provide for the inmates in trade and industrial education or vocational training classes established under Section 2054 to restore and rebuild donated salvageable and abandoned vehicles. If these vehicles comply with Section 24007.5 of the Vehicle Code, they may be sold at public auction to private persons. This activity shall be subject to the public hearing requirements of subdivision (i) of Section 2808 at any time that this activity involves a gross annual production of more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). The proceeds of the sale after deduction of the cost of materials shall be deposited in the Restitution Fund in the State Treasury and, upon appropriation by the Legislature, may be used for indemnification of victims of crimes.

References

referencesCal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 22851.3.

referencesCal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 24007.5.

referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 2808.

referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 2054.

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