Section 22852.5 Of Article 2. Vehicle Disposition From California Vehicle Code >> Division 11. >> Chapter 10. >> Article 2.
22852.5
. (a) Whenever the possessory lien upon any vehicle is lost
through trick, fraud, or device, the repossession of the vehicle by
the lienholder revives the possessory lien, but any lien so revived
is subordinate to any right, title, or interest of any person under
any sale, transfer, encumbrance, lien, or other interest acquired or
secured in good faith and for value between the time of the loss of
possession and the time of repossession.
(b) It is a misdemeanor for any person to obtain possession of any
vehicle or any part thereof subject to a lien pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter by trick, fraud, or device.
(c) It is a misdemeanor for any person claiming a lien on a
vehicle to knowingly violate any provision of this chapter.