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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 5Ch. 3.5§ 11603 Lessor-Retailer License Issuance

§ 11603 Lessor-Retailer License Issuance

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§ 11603 Lessor-Retailer License Issuance

This law says the government can give or deny a special license to people who want to rent out cars or open a new office for their car rental business.

Key Takeaways

  • •The government decides who gets a license to rent out cars or open a new rental office.
  • •If they give you the license, it will have your name, the address of your business, and a special number.
  • •They can say no if they have a good reason.

Example

If someone wants to open a new car rental place, like a small office where people can rent cars.

The government will check if they should get a license. If they get it, the license will have their name, the address of the rental place, and a special number just for them.

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

Official Source
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§ 11603 Lessor-Retailer License Issuance

(a) The department may issue, or for reasonable cause shown, refuse to issue, a license to any applicant applying for a lessor-retailer license or branch office location. (b) The license shall contain the applicant’s name, location address and the general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1284.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

lessor-retailer licensereasonable causegeneral distinguishing number

Related Statutes

  • § 11600 Vehicle Sale Licensing Requirement
  • § 11602 License Application Requirements
  • § 11607 Temporary Lessor-Retailer Permits
  • § 11612 Lessor-Retailer Bond Requirement
  • § 10801 Chop Shop Operation Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 11603.
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