California § 13800 - Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, a rental vehicle
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 13800 — Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, a rental vehicle, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13800. Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, a rental vehicle
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, a rental vehicleâs fuel gauge installed by the vehicleâs manufacturer may be used in a rental transaction by a rental company to calculate an optional charge for fueling when any of the following occurs: (1) The customer could have avoided incurring the charge by returning the rental vehicle with the same amount of fuel as was in the fuel tank at the commencement of the rental. (2) The customer chose to purchase the amount of fuel inside the fuel tank at the commencement of the rental. (b) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to preclude a rental company from offering additional fueling options to customers besides those described in subdivision (a).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 13800
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13800 cover?
Section 13800 ("Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, a rental vehicle") 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 § 13800?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 13800 apply to my situation?
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