California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC
RTC §462: Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who, after written request by the assessor, does any of the following: (a) Refuses to make available to the assessor any information which is required by subdiv
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A person commits a misdemeanor by refusing to provide information to an assessor after written request, giving a false name, or willfully refusing to give their true name. Penalties include up to six months jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both.
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