California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §6980.54: (a) A locksmith licensed by the bureau shall be subject to the provisions of Section 466.

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Licensed locksmiths may duplicate vehicle and property keys, except those marked 'Do Not Duplicate' with originator information or classified as Restricted or High Security Keys.

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(a) A locksmith licensed by the bureau shall be subject to the provisions of Section 466.6 of the Penal Code, and shall be able to duplicate any key for any vehicle from another key. (b) A locksmith licensed by the bureau shall be subject to the provisions of Section 466.8 of the Penal Code, and shall be able to duplicate any key for a residence, commercial establishment, or personal property from another key, except as follows: (1) Duplication is prohibited when a key is stamped, imprinted, marked, or incised with the wording “Do Not Duplicate” or “Unlawful To Duplicate” and includes the originator’s company name and telephone number. (2) Duplication is prohibited when a key is a Restricted Key or a High Security Key and includes the originator’s company name and telephone number or registration number.

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