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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 15Ch. 12Art. 1§ 31802 Financial Record Fraud Prohibition

§ 31802 Financial Record Fraud Prohibition

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§ 31802 Financial Record Fraud Prohibition

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't lie or fake information in important records or books of a company.
  • •You can't skip writing down something you're supposed to record.
  • •You can't hide, change, or destroy any records to trick someone.

Example

If you work at a bank and you fake a transaction record to hide stolen money.

This is breaking the law because you're lying in the bank's records to trick your boss or the government.

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

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§ 31802 Financial Record Fraud Prohibition

It shall be unlawful for any person, with intent to deceive any director, officer, employee, auditor, or attorney of a licensee, the commissioner, or any governmental agency, to make any false entry in any of the books, accounts, or other records of such licensee, to omit to make any entry in such books, accounts, or other records which such person is required to make, or to alter, conceal, or destroy any of such books, accounts, or other records. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1064, Sec. 696. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative July 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 31801 Licensee Record Inspection
  • § 1408 Bank Handling Public Funds
  • § 16552 Foreign Credit Union Licensing
  • § 31800 False Statements Prohibited
  • § 100023 Commissioner Licensee Examination

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 31802.
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