Cal. VEH § 39004
This is the official text of Cal. VEH § 39004, part of California’s Vehicle Code — governs traffic laws, driver's licenses, and vehicle registration.
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Official statutory text
Each licensing agency, by ordinance or resolution, may adopt rules and regulations for the collection of license fees. Revenues from license fees shall be retained by the licensing city or county and shall be used for the support of such bicycle ordinance or resolution, and may be used to reimburse retailers for services rendered. In addition, fees collected shall be used to improve bicycle safety programs and establish bicycle facilities, including bicycle paths and lanes, within the limits of the jurisdiction.
The fees required to be paid pursuant to this division are as follows:
(a) For each new bicycle license and registration certificate, the sum shall not exceed four dollars ($4) per year or any portion thereof.
(b) For each transfer of registration certificate, the sum shall not exceed two dollars ($2).
(c) For each replacement of a bicycle license or registration certificate, the sum shall not exceed two dollars ($2).
(d) For each bicycle license renewal, the sum shall not exceed two dollars ($2) per year.
The fees required to be paid pursuant to this division are as follows:
(a) For each new bicycle license and registration certificate, the sum shall not exceed four dollars ($4) per year or any portion thereof.
(b) For each transfer of registration certificate, the sum shall not exceed two dollars ($2).
(c) For each replacement of a bicycle license or registration certificate, the sum shall not exceed two dollars ($2).
(d) For each bicycle license renewal, the sum shall not exceed two dollars ($2) per year.
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