California · Penal Code

PEN §175: Every individual person of the classes referred to in Section 173, brought to or landed within this state contrary to the provisions of such section, renders the person bringing or landing liable to a

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A person who brings or lands someone in violation of Section 173 becomes liable. The statute does not specify the penalty amount or type.

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Every individual person of the classes referred to in Section 173, brought to or landed within this state contrary to the provisions of such section, renders the person bringing or landing liable to a separate prosecution and penalty.

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