{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"15304","citation":"Veh. Code, § 15304","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. DRIVERS' LICENSES [12500. - 15326.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Program [15200. - 15326.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-6/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 7. Sanctions [15300. - 15326.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-6/chapter-7/article-7"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 952, Sec. 19.   Effective January 1, 2005.   Amended version operative September 20, 2005, pursuant to earlier operation of new subdivision (b).","effective":"2005-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A driver may not operate a commercial motor vehicle for the rest of his or her life who uses a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony involving manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing a controlled substance, or possession with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance.</p><p>(b) This section shall become operative on September 20, 2005.</p>","text":"(a) A driver may not operate a commercial motor vehicle for the rest of his or her life who uses a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony involving manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing a controlled substance, or possession with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance. (b) This section shall become operative on September 20, 2005.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/sanctions-15304","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}