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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 17Ch. 9Art. 3§ 45034 Falsifying Ownership Records

§ 45034 Falsifying Ownership Records

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§ 45034 Falsifying Ownership Records

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't lie or change info on papers that prove who owns something.
  • •This includes things like car titles or property documents.
  • •If you do this on purpose, it's against the law.

Example

You sell your car to someone, but you change the odometer reading on the title to show fewer miles.

This is breaking the law because you lied on a document that proves who owns the car and its condition.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 45034 Falsifying Ownership Records

It is unlawful for any person to knowingly falsify or cause to be falsified any information in a record intended to show proof of ownership. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1068, Sec. 4. Effective September 30, 1989.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

unlawfulknowingly falsifyproof of ownership

Related Statutes

  • § 45031 Avocado Ownership Documentation Requirement
  • § 45032 Avocado Ownership Verification
  • § 45033 Proof Of Ownership Documents
  • § 12258 Pesticide License Compliance Rules
  • § 24111 Animal Removal From Inspector

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 45034.
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