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←  California Tools of Trade ExemptionsExemption: Tools, implements, materials, instruments, uniforms, books, furnishings, & equipment to $9,525 total ($19,050 total if used by both spouses in same occupation); 
Commercial motor vehicle to $4,850 ($9,700 if used by debtor and spouse in same trade) 
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         Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.060 :
       
         (a) Tools, implements, instruments, materials, uniforms, furnishings, books, equipment, one commercial motor vehicle, one vessel, and other personal property are exempt to the extent that the aggregate equity therein does not exceed:



(1) Eight thousand seven hundred twenty-five dollars ($8,725,) if reasonably necessary to and actually used by the judgment debtor in the exercise of the trade, business, or profession by which the judgment debtor earns a livelihood.



(2) Eight thousand seven hundred twenty-five dollars ($8,725), if reasonably necessary to and actually used by the spouse of the judgment debtor in the exercise of the trade, business, or profession by which the spouse earns a livelihood.



(3) Twice the amount of the exemption provided in paragraph (1), if reasonably necessary to and actually used by the judgment debtor and by the spouse of the judgment debtor in the exercise of the same trade, business, or profession by which both earn a livelihood. In the case covered by this paragraph, the exemptions provided in paragraphs (1) and (2) are not available.



(b) If property described in subdivision (a) is sold at an execution sale, or if it has been lost, damaged, or destroyed, the proceeds of the execution sale or of insurance or other indemnification are exempt for a period of 90 days after the proceeds are actually received by the judgment debtor or the judgment debtor’s spouse. The amount exempt under this subdivision is the amount specified in subdivision (a) that applies to the particular case less the aggregate equity of any other property to which the exemption provided by subdivision (a) for the particular case has been applied.



(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a motor vehicle is not exempt under subdivision (a) if there is a motor vehicle exempt under Section 704.010 which is reasonably adequate for use in the trade, business, or profession for which the exemption is claimed under this section.



(d) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b):



(1) The amount of the exemption for a commercial motor vehicle under paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) is limited to four thousand eight hundred fifty dollars ($4,850).



(2) The amount of the exemption for a commercial motor vehicle under paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) is limited to twice the amount of the exemption provided in paragraph (1) of this subdivision.

(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 81, Sec. 5. (SB 898) Effective January 1, 2021.)        
Last Amended: 2021
        2021

(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 81, Sec. 5. (SB 898) Effective January 1, 2021.)



(Added by Stats.1982, c. 1364, p. 5155, � 2, operative July 1, 1983. Amended by Stats.1995, c. 196 (S.B.832), � 5, eff. July 31, 1995; Stats.2003, c. 379 (A.B.182), � 8.)



2016 

* Amount adjusted for inflation

 

The current exemption amounts can be found on the California Judicial Council Website. http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/documents/ej156.pdf      
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            In re McFall, 112 B.R. 336 (9th Cir. B.A.P. 1990) - The amount of the homestead exemption is the greater of the following:
(1) The countywide median sale price for a single-family home in the calendar year prior to the calendar year in which the judgment debtor claims the exemption, not to exceed six hundred thousand dollars ($678,391*).
(2) Three hundred thousand dollars ($339,196*).
(* adjusted annually for inflation, beginning on January 1, 2022.
In re Laskin, 222 B.R. 872 (9th Cir BAP 1998) - Cannot strip off lien using 506 in chapter 7
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 31913  - County peace officers
Cal. Civ. Code § 1366 (c) - Homeowners' Association Assessments
(only exempt from association's creditors)
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code §   - Funds held in escrow
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 695.060  - Business or professional licenses
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code � 703.130 - California has elected to "opt out" of the federal exemptions pursuant to Code § 522(b). CCPC § 703.130.

In California, the state law provides for two alternative sets of exemptions with one of the alternatives being very similar to the exemptions listed in Code § 522(d).

Choices between the two alternatives are limited in that a husband and wife filing jointly must both elect the same alternative and a married debtor filing individually cannot elect the provisions similar to those provided under the Bankruptcy Code unless the nonfiling spouse agrees to waive the right to claim the alternative exemption during the subsequent bankruptcy of that debtor.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(1) - Unused portion of homestead or burial exemption of any property
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(5) - $1,700 of any property
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(5) - Unused portion of homestead or burial exemption of any property
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140  - None
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(6) - Implements, books, & tools of trade to $9,525
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(10)(A) - Social Security
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(10)(A) - Public assistance
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(11)(A) - Crime victims' compensation
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(11)(B) - Wrongful death recoveries needed for support
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(11)(D),(E) - Personal injury recoveries to $31,950 ( not to include pain & suffering; pecuniary loss)
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(2) - Motor Vehicles to $6,375
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(4) - Jewelry to $1,900
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(9) - Health aids
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(1) - Burial plot to $31,950, in lieu of homestead
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(3) - Animals, crops, appliances, furnishings, household goods, books, musical instruments & clothing to $800 per item
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(10)(E) - ERISA-qualified benefits, IRAs & Roth IRAs needed for support
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(10)(D) - Alimony, child support needed for support
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(7) - Unmatured life insurance policy other than credit insurance
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(8) - Unmatured life insurance contract accrued avails to $17,075
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(11)(C) - Life insurance proceeds needed for support of family
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(10)(C) - Disability benefits
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(1) - Real or personal property, including co-op, used as residence to $31,950; unused portion of homestead may be applied to any property
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.050 (b) - Motor vehicles to $7,500, or $7,500 in auto insurance for loss or damages for 90 days (husband and wife may not double). Vehicle modifications for health aids exempt.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.060  - Tools, implements, materials, instruments, uniforms, books, furnishings, & equipment to $9,525 total ($19,050 total if used by both spouses in same occupation); 
Commercial motor vehicle to $4,850 ($9,700 if used by debtor and spouse in same trade) 
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.060  - Commercial vehicle (Vehicle Code § 260) to $4,850 ($9,700 total if used by both spouses in same occupation)
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.070  - Minimum 75% of wages paid within 30 days prior to filing
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.080  - Bank deposits from Social Security Administration to $3,825 ($5,725 for husband and wife); unlimited if SS funds are not commingled with other funds Bank deposits of other public benefits to $1,900 ($2,825 for husband and wife)
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.090  - Inmates' trust funds to $1,900 (husband and wife may not double)
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.100 (c) - Matured life insurance benefits needed for support
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.113  - Public employees' vacation credits; if receiving installments, at least 75%
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.220  - Deposit accounts to at least $1,788 (automatically protected)
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.720  - The amount of the homestead exemption is the greater of the following:
(1) The countywide median sale price for a single-family home in the calendar year prior to the calendar year in which the judgment debtor claims the exemption, not to exceed six hundred thousand dollars ($678,391*).
(2) Three hundred thousand dollars ($339,196*).
(* adjusted annually for inflation, beginning on January 1, 2022.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.730  - The amount of the homestead exemption is the greater of the following:
(1) The countywide median sale price for a single-family home in the calendar year prior to the calendar year in which the judgment debtor claims the exemption, not to exceed six hundred thousand dollars ($678,391*).
(2) Three hundred thousand dollars ($339,196*).
(* adjusted annually for inflation, beginning on January 1, 2022.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(9) - Health aids necessary to enable work; prosthetic and orthopedic appliances
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(10)(B) - Veterans' benefits
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(10)(A) - Unemployment compensation
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.150  - Health aids necessary to enable work; prosthetic and orthopedic appliances
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.150 (c) - The amount of the homestead exemption is the greater of the following:
(1) The countywide median sale price for a single-family home in the calendar year prior to the calendar year in which the judgment debtor claims the exemption, not to exceed six hundred thousand dollars ($678,391*).
(2) Three hundred thousand dollars ($339,196*).
(* adjusted annually for inflation, beginning on January 1, 2022.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.010  - Motor vehicles to $7,500, or $7,500 in auto insurance for loss or damages for 90 days (husband and wife may not double). Vehicle modifications for health aids exempt.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.020  - Appliances, furnishings, clothing, & food
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.030  - Building materials to repair or improve home to $3,825 (husband and wife may not double)
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.040  - Jewelry, heirlooms & art to $8,725 total (husband and wife may not double)
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.050  - Health aids necessary to enable work; prosthetic and orthopedic appliances
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.100 (b) - Unmatured life insurance policy loan value to $15,520 (husband & wife may double)
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.110  - Public retirement benefits
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.115  - Private retirement benefits, including IRAs & Keoghs
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.120  - Fraternal unemployment benefits
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.120  - Unemployment benefits
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.120 (b)(5) - Union benefits due to labor dispute
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.130  - Disability or health benefits
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.140 (a) - Personal injury & wrongful death causes of action
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.140 (b),(c),(d) - Personal injury & wrongful death recoveries needed for support; if receiving installments, at least 75%
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.150 (a) - Personal injury & wrongful death causes of action
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.150 (b),(c) - Personal injury & wrongful death recoveries needed for support; if receiving installments, at least 75%
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.160  - Workers' compensation
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.170  - Fraternal Benefit Society benefits
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.170  - Aid to blind, aged, disabled; public assistance
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.180  - Relocation benefits
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.190  - Financial aid to students
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.200  - Burial plot
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.225  - Deposit accounts to the extent necessary for the support of the judgment debtor, as well as the judgment debtor’s spouse and dependents.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.230  - FEMA Benefits
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.710  - The amount of the homestead exemption is the greater of the following:
(1) The countywide median sale price for a single-family home in the calendar year prior to the calendar year in which the judgment debtor claims the exemption, not to exceed six hundred thousand dollars ($678,391*).
(2) Three hundred thousand dollars ($339,196*).
(* adjusted annually for inflation, beginning on January 1, 2022.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.720 (b) - Homeowners' insurance proceeds for 6 months after received, to homestead exemption amount
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.920  - May file homestead declaration to protect exemption amount from attachment of judicial liens and to protect proceeds of voluntary sale for  6 months.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.950  - May file homestead declaration to protect exemption amount from attachment of judicial liens and to protect proceeds of voluntary sale for  6 months.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.960  - May file homestead declaration to protect exemption amount from attachment of judicial liens and to protect proceeds of voluntary sale for  6 months.
Cal. Corp. Code § 16501  - Property of business partnership
Cal. Corp. Code § 16502  - Property of business partnership
Cal. Corp. Code § 16503  - Property of business partnership
Cal. Corp. Code § 16504  - Property of business partnership
Cal. Fin. Code § 17410  - Funds held in escrow
Cal. Gov't. Code § 21255  - Public employees
Cal. Gov't. Code § 31452  - County employees
Cal. Gov't. Code § 32210  - County firefighters
Cal. Ins. Code § 10132  - Life insurance proceeds or avails if clause prohibits proceeds from being used to pay beneficiary's creditors
Cal. Ins. Code § 10170  - Life insurance proceeds or avails if clause prohibits proceeds from being used to pay beneficiary's creditors
Cal. Ins. Code § 10171  - Life insurance proceeds or avails if clause prohibits proceeds from being used to pay beneficiary's creditors
Cal. Lab. Code § 404  - Fidelity bonds

            
50  State Tools of Trade Exemptions
            
            Alaska Stat. § 16.43.945  - Commercial fishing privileges
Alaska Admin. Code tit. 8, § 95.030 (b)(3) - Implements, books & tools of trade to $3,780
Alaska Stat. § 09.38.020 (c) - Implements, books & tools of trade to $3,780
Ala. Code § 31-2-78  - Arms, uniforms, equipment that state military personnel are required to keep
Ala. Code § 6-10-126 (a)(4) - Arms, uniforms, equipment that state military personnel are required to keep
Ark. Code Ann. � 16-66-218 (a)(4) - Implements, books, & tools of trade to $750
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1130 (3) - Arms, uniforms, & accoutrements of profession or office required by law
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1130 (2) - Farm machinery, utensils, seed, instruments of husbandry, feed, grain, & animals to $2,500 total, if debtor's income is primarily from farming.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1127  - Library & teaching aids of teacher
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1130 (1) - Tools, equipment, instruments, & books, comtact lists, websites, domain names, marketing material or any other intangibe work-product in debtor's posession to $5,000
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.060  - Tools, implements, materials, instruments, uniforms, books, furnishings, & equipment to $9,525 total ($19,050 total if used by both spouses in same occupation); 
Commercial motor vehicle to $4,850 ($9,700 if used by debtor and spouse in same trade) 
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.060  - Commercial vehicle (Vehicle Code § 260) to $4,850 ($9,700 total if used by both spouses in same occupation)
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 (b)(6) - Implements, books, & tools of trade to $9,525
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-54-102 (1)(g) - Livestock or other animals, machinery, tools, equipment, & seed of person engaged in agriculture, to $100,000 total
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-54-102 (1)(k) - Professional's library to $3,000 (if not claimed under other tools of trade exemption)
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-54-102 (1)(i) - Stock in trade, supplies, fixtures, tools, machines, electronics, equipment, books, & other business materials for debtor's primary occupation, to $60,000 total. $20,000 exemption for such items for an occupation that is not debtor's primary occupation. 
Farm tools, equipment, crops, dairy products, and agricultural products to $100,000. Married couple engaged in farming may claim only one farm equipment exemption. May not be stacked with tools of trade exemption. 
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-54-102 (1)(h.5) - Military equipment personally owned by members of the national guard
Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 52-352b (b) - Tools, books, instruments, & farm animals needed
D.C. Code Ann. § 15-501 (a)(13) - Library, furniture, tools of professional, or artist to $300
D.C. Code Ann. § 15-501 (a)(5) - Tools of trade or business to $1,625
D.C. Code Ann. § 15-503 (b) - Mechanic's tools to $200
D.C. Code Ann. § 1-1206  - Seal & documents of notary public
Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 4902 (b) - Tools, implements, & fixtures to $75 in New Castle & Sussex Counties; to $50 in Kent County
Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 4914 (c)(2) - A vehicle and/or tools of trade necessary for purposes of employment to $15,000 each
Ga. Code Ann. § 44-13-100 (a)(7) - Implements, books, & tools of trade to $1,500
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 651-121 (3) - Tools, implements, books, instruments, uniforms, furnishings, fishing boat, nets, motor vehicle, & other property needed for livelihood
Iowa Code § 29A.41  - National Guard articles of equipment
Iowa Code § 627.6 (11) - Nonfarming equipment to $10,000
Iowa Code § 627.6 (12) - Farming equipment; includes livestock, feed to $10,000
Idaho Code § 11-605 (3) - Implements, books, & tools of trade to $10,000
Idaho Code § 11-605 (5) - Arms, uniforms, & accoutrements that peace officer, National Guard, or military personnel is required to keep
735  Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/12-1001 (d) - Implements, books, & tools of trade to $1,500
Ind. Code Ann. § 10-16-10-3  - National guard uniforms, arms, & equipment
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 48-245  - National Guard uniforms, arms, & equipment 48-245
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-2304 (e) - Books, documents, furniture, instruments, equipment, breeding stock, seed, grain, & stock to $7,500 total
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 427.040  - Library, office equipment, instruments, & furnishings of minister, attorney, physician, surgeon, chiropractor, veterinarian, or dentist to $1,000
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 427.030  - Motor vehicle of auto mechanic, mechanical, or electrical equipment servicer, minister, attorney, physician, surgeon, chiropractor, veterinarian, or dentist to $2,500
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 427.010 (1) - Tools, equipment, livestock, & poultry of farmer to $3,000
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 427.030  - Tools of nonfarmer to $300
La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13:3881 (A)(2) - Tools, instruments, books, one firearm to $500, needed to work
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 235, § 34  - Arms, accoutrements, & uniforms required
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 235, § 34 (9) - Fishing boats, tackle, & nets to $1,500
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 235, § 34 (6) - Materials and stock for trade or business $5,000
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 235, § 34 (5) - Tools, implements, & fixtures to $5,000 total
Md. Code Ann., [Cts. & Jud. Proc.] § 11-504 (b)(1) - Clothing, books, tools, instruments, & appliances to $5,000
Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 4422 (9) - Commercial fishing boat, 46-foot limit 
Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 4422 (9A) - Logging implements
Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 4422 (5) - Books, materials, & stock to $9,5000
Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 4422 (8) - One of each farm implement (and its maintenance equipment needed to harvest and raise crops)
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5451 (1)(a) - Arms & accoutrements required
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5451 (1)(i) - Tools, implements, materials, stock, apparatus, or other things needed to carry on occupation to $2,700 total
Minn. Stat. Ann. § 550.37 Subd.7 - Total value of Tools of Trade and Farm Machines combined cannot exceed $13,000
Minn. Stat. Ann. § 550.37 subd. 5 - Farm machines, implements, livestock, produce, & crops to $13,000 total
Minn. Stat. Ann. § 550.37 subd. 8 - Teaching materials of college, university, public school, or public institution teacher
Minn. Stat. Ann. § 550.37 subd. 6 - Tools, machines, instruments, stock in trade, furniture, & library to $13,000 total 
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 513.430 1.(4) - Implements, books, & tools of trade to $3,000
Mont. Code Ann. § 25-13-613 (b) - Uniforms, arms, accoutrements needed to carry out government functions
Mont. Code Ann. § 25-13-609 (3) - Implements, books, & tools of trade to $4,500
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1C-1601 (a)(5) - Implements, books, & tools of trade to $2,000
N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-03.1 (3) - Tools, implements, or professional books of the trade of the debtor or the trade of a dependent of the debtor to $10,000
In re Keller, 50 B.R. 23 (D. Neb. 1985) - Equipment or tools including a vehicle used in/or for commuting to principal place of business to $5,970 (husband & wife may double)
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1556 (4) - Equipment or tools including a vehicle used in/or for commuting to principal place of business to $5,970 (husband & wife may double)
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 511:2 (VII) - Uniforms, arms, & equipment of military member
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 511:2 (XII) - Yoke of oxen or horse needed for farming or teaming
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 511:2 (IX) - Tools of your occupation to $5,000
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 42-10-1 (A)(5) - $15,000
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 21.090 (1)(e) - Cabin or dwelling of miner or prospector; mining claim, cars, implements, & appliances to $4,500 total (for working claim only)
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 21.090 (1)(c) - Farm trucks, stock, tools, equipment, & seed to $4,500
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 21.090 (1)(d) - Library, equipment, supplies, tools, inventory, & materials to $10,000
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 21.090 (1)(j) - Arms, uniforms, & accoutrements you're required to keep
N.Y. CPLR § 5205 (e) - Uniforms, medal, emblem, equipment, horse, arms, & sword of member of military
N.Y. CPLR § 5205 (a),(b) - Farm machinery, team & food for 60 days; professional furniture, books, & instruments to $3,575 total 
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2329.66 (A)(5) - Implements, books, & tools of trade to $2,825
31 Okla. Stat. Ann. § 1 (A)(5) - Implements needed to farm homestead, tools, books, & apparatus to $10,000 total
31 Okla. Stat. Ann. § 1 (C) - Implements needed to farm homestead, tools, books, & apparatus to $10,000 total
Or. Rev. Stat. § 18.345 (1)(c),(3) - Tools, library, team with food to last 60 days, to $5,000 (husband & wife may double)
42  Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 8124 (a)(3) - Seamstress's sewing machine
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-26-4 (2) - Library of practicing professional
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-26-4 (2) - Working tools to $2,000
S.C. Code Ann. § 15-41-30 (A)(6) - Implements, books, & tools of trade to $2,025
Tenn. Code Ann. § 26-2-111 (4) - Implements, books, & tools of trade to $1,900
Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 42.002 (a)(4) - Tools, equipment (includes boat & motor vehicles used in trade), & books
Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 42.002 (a)(3) - Farming or ranching vehicles & implements
46 U.S.C. § 11110  - Seamen's clothing
11 U.S.C. § 522 (d)(6) - Implements, books, & tools of trade to $2,800
Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-506 (2) - Implements, books, & tools of trade to $5,000
Utah Code Ann. § 39-1-47  - Military property of National Guard member
Va. Code Ann. § 34-27  - For farmer, pair of horses, or mules with gear; one wagon or cart, one tractor to $3,000; 2 plows & wedges; one drag, harvest cradle, pitchfork, rake; fertilizer to $1,000
Va. Code Ann. § 34-26 (7) - Tools, books, and instruments of trade, including motor vehicles, to $10,000, needed in your occupation or education
Va. Code Ann. § 44-96  - Uniforms, arms, equipment of military member
Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 2740 (2) - Books & tools of trade to $5,000
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 6.15.010 (1)(d) - Tools & materials used in any other trade to $15,000
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 6.15.010 (1)(d) - Professional tools of trade $15,000 total
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 6.15.010 (1)(d) - Farmer's tools of trade to $15,000 total
Wis. Stat. Ann. § 815.18 (3)(b) - Equipment, inventory, farm products, books, and tools of trade to $15,000 total
W. Va. Code § 38-10-4 (f) - Implements, books, & tools of trade to $3,000
Wyo. Stat. § 1-20-106 (b) - Library & implements of profession to $4,000 or tools, motor vehicle, implements, team & stock in trade to $4,000

            
 