California · Public Resources Code - PRC

PRC §3502: Any person, firm, corporation, or association who wilfully violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by i

Misdemeanor

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Willful violation of this chapter's provisions is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 fine, up to one year county jail, or both.

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Any person, firm, corporation, or association who wilfully violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

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