California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §14491: The violation of any of the provisions of this article is a misdemeanor, except that if the violation consists of unlawfully using, selling, or secreting in any place supplies of a value exceeding nin

Felony

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Violations of this article are misdemeanors, but become felonies if supplies worth over $950 are unlawfully used, sold, or hidden.

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The violation of any of the provisions of this article is a misdemeanor, except that if the violation consists of unlawfully using, selling, or secreting in any place supplies of a value exceeding nine hundred fifty dollars ($950), the violation is a felony.

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