California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §19440: Any person who is found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter is subject to imprisonment in a county jail for not more t

Misdemeanor

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Violating provisions of this chapter is punishable by up to one year in county jail and/or a $5,000 fine. Repeat or fraudulent violations carry stricter penalties including state imprisonment and up to $15,000 fine.

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Any person who is found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter is subject to imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year or a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both that imprisonment and fine; but if the violation is committed after a conviction of that person under this section has become final, or the violation is committed with intent to defraud or mislead, the person shall be subject to imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or a fine of not more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), or both that imprisonment and fine.

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