California § 42235 - Whenever the department collects any fee which is excessive or not legally due an
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§ 42235. Whenever the department collects any fee which is excessive or not legally due an
Whenever the department collects any fee which is excessive or not legally due and application for the refund of the fee is not filed within the time prescribed by law because the applicant failed to receive from the department a certificate of registration for the vehicle upon which the refund of fee is sought, the director shall have the power to authorize the payment of a refund in such a case upon a proper showing by the applicant that the delay in applying for the refund was due to the failure to receive the certificate of registration within the statutory period allowed for making application for refund of fees.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 42235
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 42235 cover?
Section 42235 ("Whenever the department collects any fee which is excessive or not legally due an") 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 § 42235?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 42235" (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 § 42235 apply to my situation?
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