§ 21709 Altered Vehicle Sale Documents

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•You can't change or mess up a sales receipt or bill of sale.
•You can't show a fake or changed receipt to a cop or inspector.
•If you do, you're breaking the law.

Example

You buy a used bike and change the price on the receipt to make it look cheaper.

If you show this fake receipt to a cop, you're doing something illegal.

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§ 21709 Altered Vehicle Sale Documents

Except as otherwise provided in Section 21706, it is unlawful for any person to possess, or to present to an inspector or peace officer, any invoice of sale or bill of sale that has been altered, defaced, or otherwise changed. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 938.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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unlawful possess present invoice of sale bill of sale altered defaced changed inspector peace officer

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21709.

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