{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"9854","citation":"Veh. Code, § 9854","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3.5. REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS [9840. - 9928.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-3.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Registration [9850. - 9880.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-3.5/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 72, Sec. 66.   (SB 156)   Effective July 2, 2024.","effective":"2024-07-02","html":"<p>The owner of any vessel already covered by a number in full force and effect that has been issued to it pursuant to then operative federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state shall make application within 30 days after the 60-day reciprocity period provided for in Section <a href=\"/veh/9873\">9873</a>. Such application shall be in a manner and pursuant to the procedure required for the issuance of a number under Section <a href=\"/veh/9853\">9853</a>.</p>","text":"The owner of any vessel already covered by a number in full force and effect that has been issued to it pursuant to then operative federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state shall make application within 30 days after the 60-day reciprocity period provided for in Section 9873. Such application shall be in a manner and pursuant to the procedure required for the issuance of a number under Section 9853.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/registration-9854","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}