California § 13384 - The department shall not issue or renew a driver
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§ 13384. The department shall not issue or renew a driver
(a) The department shall not issue or renew a driverâs license to any person unless the person consents in writing to submit to a chemical test or tests of that personâs blood, breath, or urine pursuant to Section 23612, or a preliminary alcohol screening test pursuant to Section 23136, when requested to do so by a peace officer. (b) All application forms for driverâs licenses or driverâs license renewal notices shall include a requirement that the applicant sign the following declaration as a condition of licensure: âI agree to submit to a chemical test of my blood, breath, or urine for the purpose of determining the alcohol or drug content of my blood when testing is requested by a peace officer acting in accordance with Section 13388 or 23612 of the Vehicle Code.â (c) The department is not, incident to this section, required to maintain, copy, or store any information other than that to be incorporated into the standard application form.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 13384 ("The department shall not issue or renew a driver") 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.
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