{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"38021","citation":"Veh. Code, § 38021","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 16.5. OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES [38000. - 38604.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-16.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Registration of Off-Highway Vehicles; Original and Renewal of Identification; Issuance of Certificates of Ownership [38010. - 38265.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-16.5/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Motor Vehicles Subject to Identification [38010. - 38030.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-16.5/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1093.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) A manufacturer, dealer, or distributor, or his agent, owning or lawfully possessing any off-highway motor vehicle of a type otherwise required to be identified hereunder may operate or use such vehicle without an identification certificate and plate or device upon condition that each such vehicle is accompanied by a special permit issued to the manufacturer, dealer, or distributor as provided in this division.</p><p>(b) Persons licensed pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/veh/11700\">11700</a>) of Chapter 4 of Division 5 need not obtain such a permit provided the vehicle is operated or used under special plates issued to the licensee.</p>","text":"(a) A manufacturer, dealer, or distributor, or his agent, owning or lawfully possessing any off-highway motor vehicle of a type otherwise required to be identified hereunder may operate or use such vehicle without an identification certificate and plate or device upon condition that each such vehicle is accompanied by a special permit issued to the manufacturer, dealer, or distributor as provided in this division. (b) Persons licensed pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 11700) of Chapter 4 of Division 5 need not obtain such a permit provided the vehicle is operated or used under special plates issued to the licensee.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/motor-vehicles-subject-to-identification-38021","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}