California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §116730: (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, withholds safety information, violates department orders, or operates a water system without a permit may be fined up to $25,000 per day and/or imprisoned in county jail up to one year. Repeat violations carry greater penalties.
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