California · Financial Code

FIN §22695: (a) A violation of this chapter by any person is not subject to the criminal penalties established pursuant to Sections 22753 and 22780.

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Violations of this chapter are not subject to criminal penalties; they are instead handled through civil remedies rather than criminal prosecution.

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(a) A violation of this chapter by any person is not subject to the criminal penalties established pursuant to Sections 22753 and 22780. (b) Notwithstanding Section 22696, this section shall become operative on the effective date of this act.

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