California § 18614 - Every person is punishable by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars (
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§ 18614. Every person is punishable by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars (
Every person is punishable by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000), or by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code for 16 months or two or three years, or in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment, who files in the office of the elections official or other officer designated by law to receive the filing, any initiative, referendum, or recall petition to which is attached, appended or subscribed any signature which the person filing the petition knows to be false or fraudulent or not the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18614
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18614 cover?
Section 18614 ("Every person is punishable by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars (") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 18614?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 18614 apply to my situation?
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