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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 2Ch. 1Art. 2§ 1670 Business Premises Division Requirements

§ 1670 Business Premises Division Requirements

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§ 1670 Business Premises Division Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If you have a business license for working on cars or car parts, and you do more than one kind of car business in the same place, you must clearly separate the different types of work.
  • •Your business must let police officers or inspectors check your workplace, records, and vehicles during work hours if they ask.
  • •This rule is for businesses that fix, sell, or work on cars or car parts.

Example

You own a shop that sells car tires and also fixes car engines.

You must have a clear wall or divider between the tire sales area and the engine repair area. If a police officer comes during work hours, you must let them look around, check your records, and inspect the cars you’re working on.

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§ 1670 Business Premises Division Requirements

A licensee issued an occupational license by the department and conducting more than one type of business from an established place of business shall provide a clear physical division between the types of business involving vehicles or their component parts. The established place of business shall be open to inspection of the premises, pertinent records, and vehicles by any peace officer during business hours. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 106, Sec. 164.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

licenseeoccupational licenseclear physical divisionestablished place of businessinspectionpeace officer

Related Statutes

  • § 1656.3 Driver Handbook Safety Topics
  • § 4154 Farm Labor Vehicle Registration
  • § 11102 Driving School Owner Requirements
  • § 11109 Vehicle Safety Maintenance
  • § 11111 License Suspension And Revocation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 1670.
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