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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 5Ch. 3.5§ 11610 Lessor Retailer Location Changes

§ 11610 Lessor Retailer Location Changes

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§ 11610 Lessor Retailer Location Changes

This law says that if a business that rents or sells things moves or closes, they have to tell the government right away. They also have to give back their license and any sales records if they close.

Key Takeaways

  • •If a business moves, they must tell the government right away.
  • •If a business closes, they must return their license and sales records.
  • •If a business closes, they can still get legal papers by mail at their old address unless they tell the government a new address.

Example

A car rental company moves to a new office.

The company must tell the government about the move immediately. If they close the office, they have to return their license and sales records to the government.

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

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§ 11610 Lessor Retailer Location Changes

(a)  If the lessor-retailer changes the location of its principal place of business or any branch office location in California, the lessor-retailer shall immediately upon making the change notify the department. (b)  If a lessor-retailer, for any reason, ceases to be in possession of its principal place of business or any branch office location, the lessor-retailer shall immediately notify the department, and shall deliver to the department the lessor-retailer license issued for the location, and, upon demand, all report of sale books in his or her possession. (c) Any person licensed under this chapter who has closed his or her principal place of business may be served with process issued pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code by registered mail at that place of business, unless the person has notified the department in writing of another address where service may be made. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 216, Sec. 114.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

lessor-retailerprincipal place of businessbranch office locationdepartmentlicensereport of sale booksservice of process

Related Statutes

  • § 11617 License Cancellation Conditions
  • § 11601 Lessor-Retailer Vehicle Licensing
  • § 11607 Temporary Lessor-Retailer Permits
  • § 11609 Lessor-Retailer License Display
  • § 11600 Vehicle Sale Licensing Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 11610.
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