California § 12121 - Section 12120 does not apply to a dealer licensed pursuant to Chapter 4 (commenci
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§ 12121. Section 12120 does not apply to a dealer licensed pursuant to Chapter 4 (commenci
(a) Section 12120 does not apply to a dealer licensed pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 11700) when acting under authority of the license, or to his or her authorized agent. (b) Section 12120 does not prohibit the sale of a vehicle by any of the following persons not engaged in the business of selling vehicles: (1) Anyone related by blood, adoption, or marriage to the registered owner. (2) The receiver, administrator, executor, guardian, or other person appointed by, or acting under, a judgment or order of any court. (3) The trustee of a trust in which the vehicle is registered as an asset. (4) Any public officer in the performance of his or her official duties. (5) An attorney on behalf of a client who is the registered owner. (6) The owner, officer, or designated representative of a business in whose name the vehicle is registered. (7) The legal owner as shown on the certificate of ownership. (8) A person who has prior written authorization from the registered owner of the vehicle, and that person does not receive or expect to receive a commission, money, brokerage fees, profit, or any other thing of value from either the seller or purchaser of the vehicle. (9) An insurer selling the salvage of one of its insuredâs vehicle or the stolen vehicle of one of its insured which has been recovered.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12121
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12121 cover?
Section 12121 ("Section 12120 does not apply to a dealer licensed pursuant to Chapter 4 (commenci") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 12121?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 12121 apply to my situation?
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