California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §16421: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this part or in subdivision (b), every person that violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than on

Misdemeanor

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This statute establishes that violations of specified sections are misdemeanors punishable by fines of $100–$1,000 and/or 10 days to one year imprisonment, with certain violations subject to reduced jail time.

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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this part or in subdivision (b), every person that violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), by imprisonment of not less than 10 days nor more than one year, or by both the fine and imprisonment. Each violation during any day shall constitute a separate offense. (b) Every person who violates the following is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), by imprisonment of not less than 10 days nor more than six months, or by both the fine and imprisonment. Each violation during any day shall constitute a separate offense: (1) Article 1 (commencing with Section 16501) of Chapter 3. (2) Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 16801). (3) Article 5 (commencing with Section 17121) of Chapter 7. (4) Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 17150).

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