Section 267 Of Division 1. Words And Phrases Defined From California Vehicle Code >> Division 1.
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. A "converter" is a person, other than a vehicle manufacturer,
who, prior to the retail sale of a new vehicle, does any of the
following to the vehicle:
(a) Assembles, installs, or affixes a body, cab, or special
equipment to the vehicle chassis.
(b) Substantially adds to, subtracts from, or modifies the
vehicle, if it is a previously assembled or manufactured new vehicle.