California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC

SHC §139: The director or the Chief Engineer of the department may require verbal or written reports from any officer, assistant, or employee of the department regarding state highway matters with which such of

Felony

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An officer, assistant, or employee who knowingly gives a false report to the director or Chief Engineer about state highway matters commits a felony.

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The director or the Chief Engineer of the department may require verbal or written reports from any officer, assistant, or employee of the department regarding state highway matters with which such officer, assistant, or employee is engaged. Any officer, assistant, or employee who knowingly renders a false report to the director or the Chief Engineer is guilty of a felony.

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