Section 15021 Of Article 2. Compact Terms From California Vehicle Code >> Division 6. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 2.
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. As used in the compact:
(a) "State" means a state, territory or possession of the United
States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
(b) "Home state" means the state which has issued and has the
power to suspend or revoke the use of the license or permit to
operate a motor vehicle.
(c) "Conviction" means a conviction of any offense related to the
use or operation of a motor vehicle which is prohibited by state law,
municipal ordinance or administrative rule or regulation, or a
forfeiture of bail, bond or other security deposited to secure
appearance by a person charged with having committed any such
offense, and which conviction or forfeiture is required to be
reported to the licensing authority.