California § 466.65 - Every person who possesses, gives, or lends any device designed to bypass the fac
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 466.65 — Every person who possesses, gives, or lends any device designed to bypass the fac, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 466.65. Every person who possesses, gives, or lends any device designed to bypass the fac
(a) Every person who possesses, gives, or lends any device designed to bypass the factory-installed ignition of a motorcycle in order to start the engine of a motorcycle without a manufacturerâs key, or who possesses, gives, or lends any motorcycle ignition, or part thereof, with the intent to unlawfully take or drive, or to facilitate the unlawful taking or driving of, a motorcycle without the consent of the owner, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Every person who possesses, gives, or lends any item of hardware, including, but not limited to, boltcutters, electrical tape, wirecutters, wire strippers, or allen wrenches, with the intent to unlawfully take or drive, or to facilitate the unlawful taking or driving of, a motorcycle without the consent of the owner, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 466.65
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 466.65 cover?
Section 466.65 ("Every person who possesses, gives, or lends any device designed to bypass the fac") 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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