{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"28200","citation":"Veh. Code, § 28200","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000. - 28246.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-12"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Connected Vehicle Service [28200. - 28246.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-12/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [28200. - 28210.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-12/chapter-6/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2026, Ch. 53, Sec. 1.   (SB 719)   Effective June 30, 2026.","effective":"2026-06-30","html":"<p>Unless the context requires otherwise, for purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:</p><p>(a) “Account holder” means a person who is a party to or a user of services provided under a contract for connected vehicle service with a covered provider, and includes, but is not limited to, a subscriber, customer, or registered user.</p><p>(b) “Connected vehicle location access” is a type of connected vehicle service that allows a person who is outside of a vehicle, excluding a covered provider or vehicle cellular data provider, to view or track the location of the vehicle, including, but not limited to, a location determined by a Global Positioning System (GPS), whether through the internet, an app-based technology, or any other remote wireless connectivity technology.</p><p>(c) “Connected vehicle service” means a software application that is designed to be operated on a mobile device provided by or on behalf of a vehicle manufacturer that enables a person, excluding a covered provider or vehicle cellular data provider, to remotely obtain the location of the vehicle or send data from, or send commands to, a vehicle.</p><p>(d) “Connected vehicle service account” means an account or other means by which a person enrolls in or obtains access to a connected vehicle service.</p><p>(e) “Connected vehicle service request” means a request by a person to terminate another person’s access to connected vehicle service.</p><p>(f) “Covered provider” means a vehicle manufacturer or an entity acting on behalf of the vehicle manufacturer that provides connected vehicle service.</p><p>(g) “Requestor” means any person submitting a connected vehicle service request consistent with subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/veh/28224\">28224</a>.</p><p>(h) “Vehicle” means a motor vehicle having a manufacturer’s maximum gross vehicle weight rating under 6,001 pounds, with connected vehicle service.</p>","text":"Unless the context requires otherwise, for purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Account holder” means a person who is a party to or a user of services provided under a contract for connected vehicle service with a covered provider, and includes, but is not limited to, a subscriber, customer, or registered user. (b) “Connected vehicle location access” is a type of connected vehicle service that allows a person who is outside of a vehicle, excluding a covered provider or vehicle cellular data provider, to view or track the location of the vehicle, including, but not limited to, a location determined by a Global Positioning System (GPS), whether through the internet, an app-based technology, or any other remote wireless connectivity technology. (c) “Connected vehicle service” means a software application that is designed to be operated on a mobile device provided by or on behalf of a vehicle manufacturer that enables a person, excluding a covered provider or vehicle cellular data provider, to remotely obtain the location of the vehicle or send data from, or send commands to, a vehicle. (d) “Connected vehicle service account” means an account or other means by which a person enrolls in or obtains access to a connected vehicle service. (e) “Connected vehicle service request” means a request by a person to terminate another person’s access to connected vehicle service. (f) “Covered provider” means a vehicle manufacturer or an entity acting on behalf of the vehicle manufacturer that provides connected vehicle service. (g) “Requestor” means any person submitting a connected vehicle service request consistent with subdivision (a) of Section 28224. (h) “Vehicle” means a motor vehicle having a manufacturer’s maximum gross vehicle weight rating under 6,001 pounds, with connected vehicle service.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/general-provisions-28200","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}