Section 13005.5 Of Article 5. Identification Cards From California Vehicle Code >> Division 6. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 5.
13005.5
. (a) An identification card issued to any person shall bear
a fullface engraved picture or photograph of the person.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department
shall not, unless requested by the applicant, distribute or sell the
applicant's picture or photograph or any information pertaining to
the applicant's physical characteristics to any private individual,
other than the applicant, or to any firm, copartnership, association,
or corporation. This subdivision does not apply to any private
business entity that contracts with the department for the production
of driver's licenses and identification cards, if the contract
prohibits the unauthorized use and disclosure of the information.