Section 38160 Of Article 6. Identification Plate Or Device From California Vehicle Code >> Division 16.5. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 6.

. The department, upon identifying an off-highway motor vehicle subject to identification, shall issue to the owner a suitable identification plate or device which is capable of being attached to the vehicle in such a manner so as to not endanger the operator or passengers of the vehicle, and which shall identify the vehicle for which it is issued for the period of its validity.