California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §11792: It is also unlawful for any person that is subject to this division to do any of the following: (a) Make any false or fraudulent record or report.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to make false records or reports, operate without registration, operate with unqualified personnel, misrepresent licensing information, cheat on exams, or fail to comply with specified regulations.

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It is also unlawful for any person that is subject to this division to do any of the following: (a) Make any false or fraudulent record or report. (b) Operate in any county without first having registered with the commissioner. (c) Operate equipment with incompetent or unqualified persons in charge of the equipment. (d) Make any false or fraudulent statement, record, or report or use any fraud or misrepresentation in connection with meeting any license requirement found in this division. (e) Cheat on or subvert a licensing examination. As used in this subdivision, “subvert” includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized possession, reproduction, or distribution of any portion of the licensing examination. (f) Fail to comply with the provisions of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 14001) of Division 7.

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