{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"5158","citation":"Veh. Code, § 5158","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES AND CERTIFICATES OF TITLE [4000. - 9808.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Original and Renewal of Registration; Issuance of Certificates of Title [4000. - 5506.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 8.6. Specialized License Plates [5151. - 5169.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-3/chapter-1/article-8.6"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 454, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 2007.","effective":"2007-01-01","html":"<p>When payment of renewal fees is not required as specified in Section <a href=\"/veh/4000\">4000</a>, or when a person determines to retain the specialized license plate upon a sale, trade, or other release of the vehicle upon which the plate has been displayed, the person shall notify the department and the person may retain and use the plate as authorized by departmental regulations.</p>","text":"When payment of renewal fees is not required as specified in Section 4000, or when a person determines to retain the specialized license plate upon a sale, trade, or other release of the vehicle upon which the plate has been displayed, the person shall notify the department and the person may retain and use the plate as authorized by departmental regulations.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/specialized-license-plates-5158","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}