California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §56636: It is a misdemeanor for any person to make any fictitious sale or be guilty of collusion to defraud a producer or licensee.

Misdemeanor

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It is illegal to make a fake sale or secretly scheme to defraud a producer or licensee. This offense is classified as a misdemeanor.

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It is a misdemeanor for any person to make any fictitious sale or be guilty of collusion to defraud a producer or licensee.

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