Finding 26-10
Current state law does not allow the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to withhold vehicle registration renewals for vehicles used in illegal dumping if the owners have any delinquent illegal dumping fines.
Jury report: Illegal Dumping in Oakland: City Buried Under Trash · PDF page 35
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City of Oakland City Administration and City Council
Partially disagrees, stating that Oakland and Senator Jesse Arreguin are sponsoring legislation to resolve the issue.
Read official response · PDF page 9Named legislative sponsorship is traceable, but proposed legislation does not explain the disputed statement about existing law.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.