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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 10Ch. 8Art. 1§ 21707 Invoice Alteration Prohibition

§ 21707 Invoice Alteration Prohibition

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§ 21707 Invoice Alteration Prohibition

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't change or mess up a sales receipt or bill of sale.
  • •It's against the law to alter any details on these documents.
  • •This rule applies unless there's a special exception in another law.

Example

You buy a used bike and get a bill of sale. Later, you change the price on the bill to show you paid less than you actually did.

This is illegal because you altered the bill of sale. You could get in trouble for doing this.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 21707 Invoice Alteration Prohibition

Except as otherwise provided in Section 21706, it is unlawful for any person to alter, deface or change any invoice of sale or bill of sale. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

alterdefacechangeinvoice of salebill of sale

Related Statutes

  • § 21706 Altered Cattle Sale Invoices
  • § 21709 Altered Vehicle Sale Documents
  • § 21702.1 Beef Council Fee Remittance
  • § 21705 Animal Shipment Documentation Responsibility
  • § 21237 Brand Certificate Protection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 21707.
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