California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §100895: (a) Any person who knowingly does any of the following acts may, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each day of violation, by imprisonme
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A person who knowingly makes false statements, alters records, destroys required documents, or withholds safety information from state regulators may face up to one year in county jail and/or fines up to $25,000 per day. Repeat violations carry increased penalties.
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