California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §12401: Every person who is found guilty of a felony as specified in this part is punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or in a county jail not exceeding on

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Persons convicted of a felony under this part face imprisonment under Penal Code Section 1170(h), county jail time up to one year, a fine up to $10,000, or a combination of these penalties.

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Every person who is found guilty of a felony as specified in this part is punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

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