Section 11601 Of Chapter 3.5. Lessor-retailers From California Vehicle Code >> Division 5. >> Chapter 3.5.
11601
. (a) Every lessor-retailer who sells at retail a vehicle of a
type subject to registration shall make application to the
department for a license. The applicant shall submit proof of his
status as a bona fide lessor-retailer as may reasonably be required
by the department.
(b) An application shall be made for the principal place of
business, and a separate branch office application shall be made for
each branch office location of the licensee as shall be operated and
maintained by the applicant in conjunction with the retail sale or
sales of vehicles.
(c) "Principal place of business," for the purposes of this
chapter, means the place designated by the lessor-retailer as the
main business or office location in California whether or not retail
sales are made from such location.