California · Penal Code
PEN §590a: One-half of all fines imposed and collected under Section 590 shall be paid to the informer who first causes a complaint to be filed charging the defendant with the violation of Section 590.
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Half of fines collected under Section 590 must be paid to the person who first reported the violation to authorities.
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One-half of all fines imposed and collected under Section 590 shall be paid to the informer who first causes a complaint to be filed charging the defendant with the violation of Section 590.
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