California · Vehicle Code

VEH §1673.6: It is unlawful to use a false or fictitious name, to knowingly make any false statement, or conceal any material fact on a refund claim for the smog impact fee that is filed with the department.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to use a false name, make false statements, or conceal facts on a smog impact fee refund claim filed with the department. Violations are punishable under Penal Code Section 72.

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It is unlawful to use a false or fictitious name, to knowingly make any false statement, or conceal any material fact on a refund claim for the smog impact fee that is filed with the department. A violation of this provision is punishable under Section 72 of the Penal Code. Any signed claim form submitted to the department for a refund of the smog impact fee shall be signed under penalty of perjury.

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