California · Labor Code

LAB §91: Any person who willfully impedes or prevents the Labor Commissioner or his deputies or agents in the performance of duty, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred

Misdemeanor

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Willfully obstructing or preventing a Labor Commissioner or their agents from performing their duties is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $100–$1,000, jail time up to 30 days, or both.

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Any person who willfully impedes or prevents the Labor Commissioner or his deputies or agents in the performance of duty, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisonment for not less than seven nor more than 30 days in the county jail, or both.

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