# Here's How California Closed the Montana License Plate Loophole

> It’s official: California has closed the Montana license plate loophole. After more than seven months of legislative shuffling, CA State Bill 1406 (“Sales and Use Tax Law: vehicles: shell companies”) became law on Sept.

- **Source:** [Thedrive](https://www.thedrive.com/news/heres-how-california-closed-the-montana-license-plate-loophole?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac514f6a30f6636f6af4ac9)
- **Published:** 2026-10-06
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #california #closed #license #loophole #montana #plate #shell #away
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