California · Education Code

EDC §17312: Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article or makes any false statement in any verified report or affidavit required pursuant to this article is guilty of a felony.

Felony

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A person who violates provisions of this article or makes false statements in required verified reports or affidavits commits a felony.

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Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article or makes any false statement in any verified report or affidavit required pursuant to this article is guilty of a felony.

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