California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §2670: Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment in a county jail not ex

Misdemeanor

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Violating provisions of this chapter is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $1,000 or county jail time up to six months, or both.

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Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months, or by both.

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