Section 4751 Of Article 6. Refusal Of Registration From California Vehicle Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 6.
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. The department may refuse registration or the renewal or
transfer of registration of a vehicle in any of the following events:
(a) If the department is not satisfied that the applicant is
entitled thereto under this code.
(b) If the applicant has failed to furnish the department with
information required in the application or reasonable additional
information required by the department.
(c) If the department determines that the applicant has made or
permitted unlawful use of any registration certificate, certificate
of ownership, or license plates.
(d) If the vehicle is mechanically unfit or unsafe to be operated
or moved on the highways.
(e) If the department determines that a manufacturer or dealer has
failed during the current or previous year to comply with the
provisions of this code relating to the giving of notice to the
department of the transfer of a vehicle during the current or
previous year.
(f) If the department determines that a lien exists, pursuant to
Section 9800, against one or more other vehicles in which the
applicant has an ownership interest.
(g) If the applicant has failed to furnish the department with an
odometer disclosure statement pursuant to subsection (a) of Section
32705 of Title 49 of the United States Code.