California § 4166 - The department may assign a distinguishing vehicle identification number to a mot
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4166 — The department may assign a distinguishing vehicle identification number to a mot, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4166. The department may assign a distinguishing vehicle identification number to a mot
The department may assign a distinguishing vehicle identification number to a motor vehicle whenever the motor or other identifying number thereon is removed, destroyed or obliterated, and any motor vehicle to which a distinguishing vehicle identification number is assigned as authorized herein shall be registered under the number so assigned when registration of the motor vehicle is required under this code.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4166
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4166 cover?
Section 4166 ("The department may assign a distinguishing vehicle identification number to a mot") 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 § 4166?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 4166" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 4166 apply to my situation?
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