California Civil Code
§ 3070
CIV § 3070 Effective Jan 1, 1995Div. 3 · Title 14 · Part 4 · Ch. 6.5
Statute text
View on leginfo.ca.gov(a)Whenever the possessory lien upon any vehicle is lost through trick, fraud, or device, the repossession of the vehicle by the lienholder revives the possessory lien but any lien so revived is subordinate to any right, title, or interest of any person under any sale, transfer, encumbrance, lien, or other interest acquired or secured in good faith and for value between the time of the loss of possession and the time of repossession.
(b)It is a misdemeanor for any person to obtain possession of any vehicle or any part thereof subject to a lien pursuant to this chapter by trick, fraud, or device.
(c)It is a misdemeanor for any person claiming a lien on a vehicle to knowingly violate this chapter.
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Legislative history
Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 799, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1995.