California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §5464: Every person as principal, agent or employee, violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Misdemeanor

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A person who violates provisions of this chapter commits a misdemeanor offense, whether acting as a principal, agent, or employee.

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Every person as principal, agent or employee, violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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