California § 5037 - No motorized bicycle first sold on or after July 1, 1981, shall be moved or opera
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§ 5037. No motorized bicycle first sold on or after July 1, 1981, shall be moved or opera
(a) No motorized bicycle first sold on or after July 1, 1981, shall be moved or operated upon a highway unless the owner first makes application for a license plate and, when received, attaches it to the motorized bicycle as provided in this article. (b) Motorized bicycles first sold prior to July 1, 1981, shall not be moved or operated upon a highway after January 1, 1982, unless the owner makes application for a license plate and, when received, attaches it to the motorized bicycle as provided in this article. (c) Any motorized bicycle currently licensed pursuant to Division 16.7 (commencing with Section 39000) on July 1, 1981, may be operated upon a highway until July 1, 1982.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5037
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5037 cover?
Section 5037 ("No motorized bicycle first sold on or after July 1, 1981, shall be moved or opera") 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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