California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §13593: It is unlawful for any person, or any member, officer, agent, or employee of a firm, association, or corporation, to refuse to permit any person authorized by this article to take such sample or sampl

Misdemeanor

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It is unlawful to refuse or prevent an authorized person from taking samples as permitted under this chapter.

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It is unlawful for any person, or any member, officer, agent, or employee of a firm, association, or corporation, to refuse to permit any person authorized by this article to take such sample or samples permitted by this chapter, or to prevent or to attempt to prevent the taking of such sample or samples.

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