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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 8Art. 2§ 864 Falsifying Ownership Records

§ 864 Falsifying Ownership Records

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 864 Falsifying Ownership Records

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't lie or change info in papers that prove who owns something.
  • •This includes things like car titles, house deeds, or any official ownership papers.
  • •If you do this on purpose, you're breaking the law.

Example

You change the name on your car's title to sell it to someone else, even though you don't own it.

This is illegal because you're lying about who owns the car on an official paper.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 864 Falsifying Ownership Records

It is unlawful for any person to knowingly falsify or cause to be falsified any information in a record intended to show proof of ownership. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 661, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

ownershipdocumentinformation

Related Statutes

  • § 862 Produce Inspection Records
  • § 863 Proof Of Ownership Documents
  • § 861 Commercial Produce Ownership Records
  • § 66523 Recordkeeping Requirements
  • § 21731 Exempt Livestock Market Entities

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 864.
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