California · Penal Code
PEN §13510.2: Any person who knowingly commits any of the following acts is guilty of a misdemeanor, and for each offense is punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment in th
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A person commits a misdemeanor by knowingly presenting another's certificate as their own, permitting unauthorized use of their certificate, giving false evidence to obtain a certificate, or using a canceled certificate. Penalties include up to $1,000 fine and/or up to one year in county jail.
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