California · Corporations Code

CORP §12679: Any person violating Section 12311, and any corporation carrying on business outside the purpose for which it was formed, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of five hundred dollars ($500)

Misdemeanor

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A person or corporation violating Section 12311 or operating outside its authorized purpose commits a misdemeanor, punishable by up to $500 fine, up to one year imprisonment, or both.

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Any person violating Section 12311, and any corporation carrying on business outside the purpose for which it was formed, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of five hundred dollars ($500), or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

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