§ 214.5

Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1042, Sec. 7. Effective September 29, 1996.

With respect to a motor vehicle used in the transportation of passengers for compensation by a passenger stage corporation, “owner” means the corporation or person who is registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles as the owner of the vehicle, or who has a legal right to possession of the vehicle pursuant to a lease or rental agreement.

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