Revenue and Taxation Code section 9256

Before registering any motor vehicle, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall ascertain from the applicant for registration whether or not the motor vehicle sought to be registered is propelled by a fuel the use of which is subject to the excise tax imposed under this part. If the motor vehicle is propelled by the use of such a fuel, the department shall notify the board.

Source: Section 9256, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=RTC§ionNum=9256.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1941; accessed Jun. 30, 2025).

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