California · Military and Veterans Code - MVC

MVC §1821: A person who falsely represents themself in a manner specified in Section 532b of the Penal Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor or infraction, as prescribed by Section 532b of the Penal Code.

Misdemeanor

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A person who falsely represents themselves in a manner specified in Penal Code Section 532b is guilty of either a misdemeanor or infraction, as determined by that section.

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A person who falsely represents themself in a manner specified in Section 532b of the Penal Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor or infraction, as prescribed by Section 532b of the Penal Code.

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