DIVISION 9. CIVIL LIABILITY 17000-17714›CHAPTER 1. Civil Liability of Owners and Operators of Vehicles 17000-17463›ARTICLE 2. Private Owners 17150-17159

§ 17157

California Vehicle Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

If a motor vehicle is gratuitously loaned to a school district, the bailee and not the bailor shall be deemed to be the owner within the provisions of this chapter notwithstanding the terms of any contract, until the bailor retakes possession of the motor vehicle.

(Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 289.)

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