Section 11713.4 Of Article 1. Issuance Of Licenses And Certificates To Manufacturers, Transporters, And Dealers From California Vehicle Code >> Division 5. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 1.
11713.4
. If a purchaser of a vehicle pays to the dealer an amount
for the licensing or transfer of title of the vehicle, which amount
is in excess of the actual fees due for such licensing or transfer,
or which amount is in excess of the amount which has been paid, prior
to the sale, by the dealer to the state in order to avoid penalties
that would have accrued because of late payment of such fees, the
dealer shall return such excess amount to the purchaser, whether or
not such purchaser requests the return of the excess amount.