California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §17771: Any person who willfully violates any provision of this chapter shall upon conviction be fined not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).

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A person who willfully violates provisions of this chapter may be fined up to $5,000 upon conviction. The statute does not specify the underlying offense or define criminal conduct.

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Any person who willfully violates any provision of this chapter shall upon conviction be fined not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).

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