California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC

RTC §60704: Any person who makes, issues or signs a false or fraudulent claim for refund under this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided in Section 60706.

Misdemeanor

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Making, issuing, or signing a false or fraudulent refund claim is a misdemeanor offense with penalties specified in Section 60706.

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Any person who makes, issues or signs a false or fraudulent claim for refund under this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided in Section 60706.

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