California · Vehicle Code

VEH §5021: After the requirements for the registration of the vehicle have been complied with, the department shall issue such plates in lieu of the regular license plates.

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After the requirements for the registration of the vehicle have been complied with, the department shall issue such plates in lieu of the regular license plates. The department shall not issue more than one set of special plates for any licensed class D radio station in the Citizens Radio Service.

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