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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 6Ch. 7§ 17703 Fraudulent Record Tampering

§ 17703 Fraudulent Record Tampering

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§ 17703 Fraudulent Record Tampering

This law makes it illegal to change, hide, or lie about records or to the licensing official in order to stop them from doing their job.

Key Takeaways

  • •You cannot destroy or alter documents to block an investigation.
  • •You cannot give false information to the licensing official.
  • •Breaking this rule can lead to criminal charges.

Example

A worker deletes emails that a regulator needs for an investigation.

If you delete those emails on purpose to keep the regulator from seeing them, you could be charged with a crime under this law.

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

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§ 17703 Fraudulent Record Tampering

(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. 17. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

alterdestroyfalsifyuntrue statementcommissionerlicensinginvestigation

Related Statutes

  • § 12332 Fraudulent Record Alteration Prohibited
  • § 22170 Mortgage Record Tampering Prohibition
  • § 1257 Bank Control Approval Changes
  • § 17702 False Statements Prohibited
  • § 1253 Bank Control Application Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 17703.
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