California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §9850: Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or of the regulations made pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand do

Misdemeanor

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Failing to comply with this chapter or its regulations is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 in fines, up to six months imprisonment, or both.

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Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or of the regulations made pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

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