§ 57222 License Application Fraud Penalties

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•Lying on a license application is against the law.
•Breaking the rules set by the director can get you in trouble.
•If you do either of these things, you can be charged with a misdemeanor.

Example

You apply for a driver's license and lie about your age.

If you say you're 18 when you're really 16, you're breaking the law. You could get in trouble and be charged with a misdemeanor.

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§ 57222 License Application Fraud Penalties

Any person that makes any false statement in applying for a license or violates any rule or decision of the director which is authorized by this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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crime license fine director misdemeanor application statement

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 57222.

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