California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §24401: Any owner or operator who knowingly makes a false statement or representation of a material fact in a report to or written instrument filed with the department shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upo

Misdemeanor

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An owner or operator who knowingly makes a false statement of material fact in a report or document filed with the department commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $250–$1,000, up to 90 days imprisonment, or both.

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Any owner or operator who knowingly makes a false statement or representation of a material fact in a report to or written instrument filed with the department shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both.

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