California · Corporations Code

CORP §27202: Every individual who willfully violates Section 27101 is guilty of a public offense punishable by a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), or by imprisonment pursuant to sub

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What this law says, in plain English

Willfully violating Section 27101 is a criminal offense punishable by a fine up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment of 2–4 years.

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Every individual who willfully violates Section 27101 is guilty of a public offense punishable by a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), or by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code for two, three, or four years, or by both fine and imprisonment.

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