California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §18122: Except as it may affect a security interest properly perfected other than pursuant to Section 9313 of the Commercial Code, the department may suspend, revoke, or cancel any certificate of title valid
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Except as it may affect a security interest properly perfected other than pursuant to Section 9313 of the Commercial Code, the department may suspend, revoke, or cancel any certificate of title valid on its face for any violation of the provisions of this chapter relating to certificates of title. The department shall notify all persons or entities with perfected security interests at the time that such an action is taken.
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