California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §78470: Any person who commits any of the following acts shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each separate violation, or for continuing violations, for

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Any person who commits any of the following acts shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each separate violation, or for continuing violations, for each day during which that violation continues: (a) Intentionally or negligently makes any false statement or representation in any report or information furnished pursuant to this article. (b) Intentionally or negligently fails to provide any information requested pursuant to this article. (c) Refuses or prevents, without sufficient cause, any activity authorized pursuant to this article.

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