California · Vehicle Code

VEH §2525.10: It is unlawful and constitutes a separate offense for any person to knowingly place or knowingly permit to be placed any sticker authorized by this article on any vehicle which does not comply with al

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to knowingly place or allow placement of an authorized sticker on a vehicle that does not meet all required equipment standards.

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It is unlawful and constitutes a separate offense for any person to knowingly place or knowingly permit to be placed any sticker authorized by this article on any vehicle which does not comply with all the equipment requirements of this code or regulations adopted thereunder.

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