California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §9976: It is a misdemeanor which is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 90 days, without the alternative of a fine in any case, for any person to defeat or interfere with or to at

Misdemeanor

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It is a misdemeanor to defeat, interfere with, or attempt to interfere with a tuberculosis test. Punishment includes at least 90 days in county jail with no fine option.

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It is a misdemeanor which is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 90 days, without the alternative of a fine in any case, for any person to defeat or interfere with or to attempt to defeat or interfere with a tuberculosis test.

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