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Cal. VEH § 506

This is the official text of Cal. VEH § 506, part of California’s Vehicle Code — governs traffic laws, driver's licenses, and vehicle registration.

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Official statutory text

“Registration year” is the period of time beginning with the date the vehicle is first required to be registered in this state and ending on the date designated by the director for expiration of the registration or the period of time designated for subsequent renewal thereof.

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