California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §52973: Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, in addition thereto, is liable in a civil action for all damages that may be occasioned or caused by a violation o

Misdemeanor

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Violating any provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor offense. Violators may also face civil liability for damages caused by the violation.

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Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, in addition thereto, is liable in a civil action for all damages that may be occasioned or caused by a violation of this chapter.

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