California · Penal Code
PEN §193.8: (a) An adult, who is the registered owner of a motor vehicle or in possession of a motor vehicle, shall not relinquish possession of the vehicle to a minor for the purpose of driving if the following
What this law says, in plain English
An adult vehicle owner or possessor cannot let an intoxicated minor drive if the minor has a prior DUI/drunk driving conviction and has no lawful right to the vehicle. Conviction carries up to $1,000 fine and/or six months jail.
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