§ 5006. — 5006. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 752, Sec. 1.)

California § 5006.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code VEH: Vehicle Code - VEH
• Div. 3.: DIVISION 3. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES AND CERTIFICATES OF TITLE
• Ch. 1.: CHAPTER 1. Original and Renewal of Registration; Issuance of Certificates of Title
• Art. 8.: ARTICLE 8. Special Plates

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(a)
The department may issue distinctive license plates for motor vehicles owned or leased by an honorary consular officer or a similar official when the department is otherwise satisfied that the issuance of the license plates is in order. An honorary consular officer or similar official is a citizen of the United States, or a permanent resident of this country, who is appointed by a foreign country for the purpose of facilitating and promoting the interest of that country.
(b)
The motor vehicles for which the license plates are issued shall be subject to all regular license and registration fees. In addition to the regular fees for an original registration or renewal of registration, the additional fees specified in Sections 5106 and 5108, as applicable, shall be paid, and shall be deposited in the Motor Vehicle Account in the State Transportation Fund.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 752, Sec. 1.