California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §7028.17: (a) The failure of an unlicensed individual to comply with a citation after it is final is a misdemeanor.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Failure by an unlicensed individual to comply with a final citation is a misdemeanor offense. Fines collected go to the county or city treasurer as designated.

Read the full statutory text

(a) The failure of an unlicensed individual to comply with a citation after it is final is a misdemeanor. (b) Notwithstanding Section 1462.5 or 1463 of the Penal Code or any other provision of law, any fine collected upon conviction in a criminal action brought under this section shall be distributed as follows: (1) If the action is brought by a district attorney, any fine collected shall be paid to the treasurer of the county in which the judgment was entered to be designated for use by the district attorney. (2) If the action is brought by a city attorney or city prosecutor, any fine collected shall be paid to the treasurer of the city in which the judgment was entered, to be designated for use by the city attorney.

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