{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"871.20","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 871.20","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 10. ACTIONS IN PARTICULAR CASES [725a. - 871.30.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 12. Actions for Restitution for or Replacement of Certain Motor Vehicles [871.20. - 871.30.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10/chapter-12"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 1, Sec. 2.   (SB 26)   Effective April 2, 2025.","effective":"2025-04-02","html":"<p>(a) Notwithstanding any other law, this chapter applies to an action, brought against a manufacturer who has elected under Section <a href=\"/ccp/871.29\">871.29</a> to proceed under this chapter, seeking restitution or replacement of a motor vehicle pursuant to subdivision (b) or (d) of Section 1793.2, Section 1793.22, or Section <a href=\"/civ/1794\">1794</a> of the Civil Code, or for civil penalties pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section <a href=\"/civ/1794\">1794</a> of the Civil Code, where the request for restitution or replacement is based on noncompliance with the applicable express warranty.</p><p>(b) This chapter does not apply to service contract claims under Section <a href=\"/civ/1794\">1794</a> of the Civil Code or any action seeking remedies that are not restitution or replacement of a motor vehicle.</p>","text":"(a) Notwithstanding any other law, this chapter applies to an action, brought against a manufacturer who has elected under Section 871.29 to proceed under this chapter, seeking restitution or replacement of a motor vehicle pursuant to subdivision (b) or (d) of Section 1793.2, Section 1793.22, or Section 1794 of the Civil Code, or for civil penalties pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 1794 of the Civil Code, where the request for restitution or replacement is based on noncompliance with the applicable express warranty. (b) This chapter does not apply to service contract claims under Section 1794 of the Civil Code or any action seeking remedies that are not restitution or replacement of a motor vehicle.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/actions-for-restitution-for-or-replacement-of-certain-motor-871-20","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}