California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §19244: It is unlawful for the owner of a household mover motor vehicle employing or otherwise directing the driver of the vehicle to permit the operation of the vehicle upon any public highway for compensati

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What this law says, in plain English

A household mover motor vehicle owner cannot operate the vehicle for compensation on public highways without first obtaining a permit, meeting vehicle identification requirements, and maintaining accident liability protection.

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It is unlawful for the owner of a household mover motor vehicle employing or otherwise directing the driver of the vehicle to permit the operation of the vehicle upon any public highway for compensation without first having obtained from the bureau a permit pursuant to this chapter or without first having complied with the vehicle identification requirements of Section 19236 or with the accident liability protection requirements of Section 19248.

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