California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §17101: In the prosecution of any person as officer, director or agent, it is sufficient to allege and prove the unlawful intent of the person, firm or corporation for which he acts.

Civil

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This statute establishes that prosecutors need only prove the unlawful intent of the organization an officer, director, or agent represents—not the individual's personal intent—to prosecute that person.

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In the prosecution of any person as officer, director or agent, it is sufficient to allege and prove the unlawful intent of the person, firm or corporation for which he acts.

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