California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §13223: Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or imprisonment in th

Misdemeanor

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Violating this chapter's provisions is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $10,000 fine, up to six months in county jail, or both.

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Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six months, or both.

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