California · Vehicle Code
VEH §22659: Any peace officer of the Department of the California Highway Patrol or any person duly authorized by the state agency in possession of property owned by the state, or rented or leased from others by
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California law authorizes highway patrol and state agency personnel to remove vehicles from state property under specified circumstances, such as illegal parking, arrests, stolen vehicles, or owner incapacity, with notice to local law enforcement.
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