California · Vehicle Code
VEH §5104: Environmental license plates shall be issued only to the registered owner or lessee of the vehicle on which they are to be displayed.
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Environmental license plates shall be issued only to the registered owner or lessee of the vehicle on which they are to be displayed.
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