§ 1651 Department Rulemaking Authority

Vehicle Code·California

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This law lets the director make rules to help run the department. It also says these rules must follow the Administrative Procedure Act.

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•The director can create rules for the department.
•These rules must follow the Administrative Procedure Act.
•The law was updated in 2003.

Example

The director wants to make a new rule about how to handle complaints in the department.

The director can make this rule, but they have to follow the steps in the Administrative Procedure Act to do it.

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§ 1651 Department Rulemaking Authority

(a) The director may adopt and enforce rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this code relating to the department. (b) Rules and regulations shall be adopted, amended, or repealed in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 594, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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director rules and regulations Administrative Procedure Act

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 1651.

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