California · Civil Code

CIV §2941.5: Every person who willfully violates Section 2941 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than four hundred dollars ($400), or by imprisonment in the

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Willfully violating Section 2941 is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $50–$400, up to six months county jail, or both. 'Willfully' means intentional action without requiring intent to break the law.

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Every person who willfully violates Section 2941 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than four hundred dollars ($400), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. For purposes of this section, “willfully” means simply a purpose or willingness to commit the act, or make the omission referred to. It does not require an intent to violate the law, to injure another, or to acquire any advantage.

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