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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 2Ch. 3Art. 2§ 1054 False Application Information

§ 1054 False Application Information

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§ 1054 False Application Information

This law says you can’t give false or misleading information on any form you give to the department when you’re trying to get a license, tag, permit, or any other official benefit.

Key Takeaways

  • •Giving false or misleading info on any application to the department is illegal.
  • •The department can ask you to prove any statements you make on the application.
  • •“Department” includes any employee, license agent, or anyone acting like one.

Example

A person lies about their driving record on a car‑tag application to get a cheaper tag.

Because the information on the tag application is false, the person is breaking the law and could be punished if the department finds out.

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

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§ 1054 False Application Information

(a) It is unlawful to submit, or conspire to submit, any false, inaccurate, or otherwise misleading information on any application or other document offered or otherwise presented to the department for any purpose, including, but not limited to, obtaining a license, tag, permit, or other privilege or entitlement pursuant to this code or regulations adopted thereto. (b) The department may require the applicant for a license, tag, permit, or other privilege or entitlement to show proof of the statements or facts required for the issuance of any license, tag, permit, or other privilege or entitlement. (c) For purposes of this section, “department” includes any department employee, license agent, or any person performing the duties of a department employee or license agent. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 285, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

false informationmisleading informationlicensetagpermitdepartment

Related Statutes

  • § 1050.1 License And Fee Requirements
  • § 1052 License Fraud Prohibitions
  • § 1054.2 Hunting License Possession Rules
  • § 1057 License Agent Fund Accounting
  • § 1050.3 Temporary Online Entitlement Documents

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 1054.
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