California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §9675: Every person who violates any provision of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by impris

Misdemeanor

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Violating any provision of this part is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $100–$1,000, up to six months in county jail, or both, plus costs and expenses.

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Every person who violates any provision of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail not less than 10 days nor more than six months, or by both; and in addition is liable for all costs, expenses, and disbursements paid or incurred by the department or person prosecuting the case.

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