{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"34000","citation":"Veh. Code, § 34000","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 14.7. FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS [34000. - 34100.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-14.7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Administration [34000. - 34006.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-14.7/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 539, Sec. 28.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>It is the intent of the Legislature to provide additional protection to the public and reduce the risk of possible hazards in the highway transportation of hazardous waste and of flammable and combustible liquids in tank vehicles. It is further the intent of the Legislature that the Department of the California Highway Patrol shall place as a high priority the random inspection of cargo tanks and hazardous waste transport vehicles and containers for compliance with this code.</p>","text":"It is the intent of the Legislature to provide additional protection to the public and reduce the risk of possible hazards in the highway transportation of hazardous waste and of flammable and combustible liquids in tank vehicles. It is further the intent of the Legislature that the Department of the California Highway Patrol shall place as a high priority the random inspection of cargo tanks and hazardous waste transport vehicles and containers for compliance with this code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/administration-34000","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}