§ 16074 Correcting Department Actions

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says that if the government makes a mistake because they got wrong or missing information, they have to fix it once they get the right info.

Key Takeaways

•If the government makes a mistake because of wrong or missing info, they have to fix it.
•You might need to give them the correct info before they can fix it.
•This applies to decisions made under this part of the law.

Example

Imagine you applied for a permit to build a fence, but the government said no because they thought your property line was in the wrong place.

If you show them the correct property line, they have to fix their mistake and give you the right answer about your fence.

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§ 16074 Correcting Department Actions

Whenever the department has taken any action or has failed to take any action under this chapter by reason of having received erroneous information, or by reason of having received no information, it shall take appropriate action to carry out the purposes and effect of this chapter upon receiving correct information. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1409.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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department erroneous information appropriate action purposes and effect of this chapter

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 16074.

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