Section 4456.4.

Cal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 4456.4.
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(a) A motor vehicle sold or leased by a new motor vehicle dealer shall be registered by the dealer using electronic programs provided by a qualified private industry partner pursuant to Section 1685 if the department permits the transaction to be processed electronically. (b) This section does not apply to the sale or lease of a motorcycle or off-highway motor vehicle subject to identification under Section 38010 or a recreational vehicle as defined in Section 18010 of the Health and Safety Code. (c) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2012.

References

referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 18010.
referencesCal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 1685.
referencesCal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 38010.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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