Public Utilities Code section 5362

With respect to a motor vehicle used in the transportation of persons for compensation by a charter-party carrier of passengers, “owner” means the corporation or person who is registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles as the owner of the vehicle, or who has a legal right to possession of the vehicle pursuant to a lease or rental agreement.

Source: Section 5362, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PUC§ionNum=5362.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1988; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

Last Updated

Jan. 1, 1988

§ 5362’s source at ca​.gov