Section 44200 Of Chapter 6. Used Direct Import Vehicles From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 26. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 6.
44200
. For purposes of this chapter, "used direct import vehicle"
means any 1975 or later model-year direct import vehicle not required
to be certified as a new direct import vehicle pursuant to this
part.
For purposes of this section, the age of a motor vehicle shall be
determined by the following, in descending order of preference:
(a) From the first calendar day of the model year as indicated in
the vehicle identification number.
(b) From the last calendar day of the month the vehicle was
delivered by the manufacturer as shown on the foreign title document.
(c) From January 1 of the same calendar year as the model year
shown on the foreign title document.
(d) From the last calendar day of the month the foreign title
document was issued.