California § 22852.5 - Whenever the possessory lien upon any vehicle is lost through trick, fraud, or de
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§ 22852.5. Whenever the possessory lien upon any vehicle is lost through trick, fraud, or de
(a) Whenever the possessory lien upon any vehicle is lost through trick, fraud, or device, the repossession of the vehicle by the lienholder revives the possessory lien, but any lien so revived is subordinate to any right, title, or interest of any person under any sale, transfer, encumbrance, lien, or other interest acquired or secured in good faith and for value between the time of the loss of possession and the time of repossession. (b) It is a misdemeanor for any person to obtain possession of any vehicle or any part thereof subject to a lien pursuant to the provisions of this chapter by trick, fraud, or device. (c) It is a misdemeanor for any person claiming a lien on a vehicle to knowingly violate any provision of this chapter.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 22852.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 22852.5 cover?
Section 22852.5 ("Whenever the possessory lien upon any vehicle is lost through trick, fraud, or de") 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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