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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 10Ch. 8§ 11490 Common Carrier Forfeiture Exemption

§ 11490 Common Carrier Forfeiture Exemption

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§ 11490 Common Carrier Forfeiture Exemption

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about when vehicles, boats, or airplanes can be taken away for breaking rules.
  • •It does not apply to companies that transport people or goods (like buses or delivery trucks).
  • •It also does not apply to workers who are just doing their job to enforce these rules.

Example

A delivery truck driver is stopped and found to have something illegal in the truck.

The truck cannot be taken away just because of this law if the driver was working and didn’t know about the illegal stuff.

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

Official Source
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§ 11490 Common Carrier Forfeiture Exemption

The provisions of this division relative to forfeiture of vehicles, boats, or airplanes shall not apply to a common carrier, or to an employee acting within the scope of his employment in the enforcement of this division. (Added by renumbering Section 11498 by Stats. 1983, Ch. 948, Sec. 29.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

forfeiturecommon carrieremployee acting within the scope of his employment

Related Statutes

  • § 11471 Forfeiture Seizure Procedures
  • § 103050 Human Remains Disposition Rules
  • § 103055 Disposition Permit Requirements
  • § 103060 Cremated Remains Disposition Permit
  • § 103065 Death Certificate Disposition Permit

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 11490.
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