California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §1739: Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or of the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by

Misdemeanor

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Violating provisions of this chapter or its regulations is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 fine, up to 180 days county jail, or both.

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Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or of the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed 180 days or by both such fine and imprisonment.

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