California · Vehicle Code
VEH §1673.5: The department shall attempt to recover any refund of the smog impact fee, or part thereof, that is erroneously made.
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The department shall attempt to recover any refund of the smog impact fee, or part thereof, that is erroneously made. Collection shall be initiated if the recipient fails to respond to the Department of Motor Vehicles’ notice to pay the erroneous refund within 90 days in accordance with existing collection procedures utilized by the department.
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