{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"10553","citation":"Veh. Code, § 10553","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. SPECIAL ANTITHEFT LAWS [10500. - 10904.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1.5. Reports of Stolen Vessels [10550. - 10554.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-4/chapter-1.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 617, Sec. 7.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The owner or legal owner of a vessel numbered under this code which has been stolen or embezzled may notify a law enforcement agency of the theft or embezzlement, but in the event of an embezzlement may make the report only after having procured the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of the person charged with such embezzlement. Every owner or legal owner who has given any such notice shall notify the law enforcement agency of a recovery of the vessel.</p>","text":"The owner or legal owner of a vessel numbered under this code which has been stolen or embezzled may notify a law enforcement agency of the theft or embezzlement, but in the event of an embezzlement may make the report only after having procured the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of the person charged with such embezzlement. Every owner or legal owner who has given any such notice shall notify the law enforcement agency of a recovery of the vessel.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/reports-of-stolen-vessels-10553","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}