California · Labor Code
LAB §971: Any person, or agent or officer thereof, who violates Section 970 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or im
Misdemeanor
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Violating Section 970 is a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine between $50 and $1,000, up to six months imprisonment, or both.
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Any person, or agent or officer thereof, who violates Section 970 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment for not more than six months or both.
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