California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §5120: Any person who violates Article 3 (commencing with Section 5050) is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Violating Article 3 is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000, or both. The board may refer violations to local enforcement officers for prosecution.

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Any person who violates Article 3 (commencing with Section 5050) is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both. Whenever the board has reason to believe that any person is liable to punishment under this article, the board or with its approval the enforcement advisory committee, may certify the facts to the appropriate enforcement officer of the city or county where the alleged violation had taken place and the officer may cause appropriate proceedings to be brought.

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