California · Vehicle Code
VEH §11712.5: It is unlawful and a violation of this code for a dealer issued a license pursuant to this article to sell, offer for sale, or display any new vehicle, as follows: (a) A new motorcycle unless there is
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What this law says, in plain English
Licensed vehicle dealers must attach required statements and labels to new motorcycles and light-duty trucks before sale or display.
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It is unlawful and a violation of this code for a dealer issued a license pursuant to this article to sell, offer for sale, or display any new vehicle, as follows: (a) A new motorcycle unless there is securely attached thereto a statement as required by Section 24014. (b) A new light duty truck with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less unless there is affixed to the light duty truck the label required by Section 24013.5.
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