Section 38087.5 Of Article 3. Evidences Of Identification From California Vehicle Code >> Division 16.5. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 3.

. (a) Upon payment of the fee specified in Section 38231.5, the Department of Parks and Recreation may issue to a nonresident of this state a special permit to operate an off-highway motor vehicle otherwise required to be identified under this chapter.
  (b) Special permits issued under this section shall expire on December 31 in the year of their issuance.