California · Public Resources Code - PRC

PRC §8505: Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor, and independently of the penalty therefor, is liable to any person injured for all damages sustained by reason

Misdemeanor

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Violating provisions of this article constitutes a misdemeanor. Violators are also civilly liable to injured persons for damages and exemplary damages.

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Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor, and independently of the penalty therefor, is liable to any person injured for all damages sustained by reason of such violation, and for such exemplary damages as the circumstances may warrant.

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