California · Vehicle Code

VEH §40000.5: A violation of any of the following provisions shall constitute a misdemeanor, and not an infraction: Section 20, relating to false statements.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Violations of specified sections—including false statements, impersonating a highway patrol officer, giving false information, and improper dismantling clearance documentation—constitute misdemeanors rather than infractions.

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A violation of any of the following provisions shall constitute a misdemeanor, and not an infraction: Section 20, relating to false statements. Section 27, relating to impersonating a member of the California Highway Patrol. Section 31, relating to giving false information. Paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), or subdivision (b), or both, of Section 221, relating to proper evidence of clearance for dismantling.

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