California · Family Code

FAM §7142: No public entity or employee is liable for any loss or injury resulting directly or indirectly from false or inaccurate information contained in the Department of Motor Vehicles records system or iden

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Public entities and employees cannot be held legally responsible for losses or injuries caused by false or inaccurate information in DMV records.

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No public entity or employee is liable for any loss or injury resulting directly or indirectly from false or inaccurate information contained in the Department of Motor Vehicles records system or identification cards as provided in this part.

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