California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §5309: Any violation of this chapter by any person, or an agent of any person, is an infraction, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the first offense.

Infraction

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A first violation of this chapter is an infraction punishable by a fine up to $1,000. A second or subsequent violation within three years becomes a misdemeanor.

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Any violation of this chapter by any person, or an agent of any person, is an infraction, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the first offense. For a second or subsequent offense within three years of a prior conviction of a violation of this chapter, the violation is punishable as a misdemeanor.

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