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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 3Ch. 4§ 12332 Fraudulent Record Alteration Prohibited

§ 12332 Fraudulent Record Alteration Prohibited

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§ 12332 Fraudulent Record Alteration Prohibited

This law says you can't lie, hide, or mess with records or documents to trick or stop the people in charge of enforcing the rules. It also says you can't lie to the commissioner during licensing or investigations.

Key Takeaways

  • •Don't lie or hide things in records or documents to trick the people enforcing the rules.
  • •Don't lie to the commissioner during licensing or investigations.
  • •This law is about being honest and not messing with the truth.

Example

You run a small restaurant and the health inspector comes to check your kitchen.

If you hide dirty dishes or lie about how you store food to pass the inspection, you're breaking this law.

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

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§ 12332 Fraudulent Record Alteration Prohibited

(a) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly alter, destroy, mutilate, conceal, cover up, falsify, or make a false entry in any record, document, or tangible object with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence the administration or enforcement of any provision of this division. (b) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly make an untrue statement to the commissioner during the course of licensing, investigation, or examination, with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence the administration or enforcement of any provision of this division. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 101, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

alterdestroyfalsifyuntrue statementcommissionerlicensinginvestigation

Related Statutes

  • § 17703 Fraudulent Record Tampering
  • § 22170 Mortgage Record Tampering Prohibition
  • § 17601 Escrow Agent Investigations
  • § 22706 Witness Testimony Authority
  • § 1071 Bank Office Certificate Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 12332.
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