California · Vehicle Code

VEH §9271: In addition to any other fees specified in this code, a fee sufficient to cover the department’s costs for the inspections performed pursuant to Section 5505 shall be charged to register a vehicle whi

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In addition to any other fees specified in this code, a fee sufficient to cover the department’s costs for the inspections performed pursuant to Section 5505 shall be charged to register a vehicle which has been declared a total loss salvage vehicle pursuant to Section 11515 or which has been reported to have been dismantled pursuant to Section 5500 or 11520.

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