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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 6Art. 8.2§ 12630 Penalties For False Filings

§ 12630 Penalties For False Filings

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§ 12630 Penalties For False Filings

Key Takeaways

  • •If you break the rules in this law, you can get in trouble.
  • •If you lie or give wrong info to the Attorney General on purpose, you can get in trouble.
  • •This trouble is called a misdemeanor, which is a type of crime.

Example

You fill out a form for the government and lie about how much money your business makes.

If you do this on purpose, you can be charged with a misdemeanor because you gave false info.

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

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§ 12630 Penalties For False Filings

Any person or organization who violates any provision of this article or who willfully and knowingly provides false or incorrect information to the Attorney General in filing documents required by this article, whether or not the documents are verified, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 825, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

misdemeanorfalse or incorrect informationAttorney Generalverified

Related Statutes

  • § 12622 International Student Exchange Registry
  • § 12624 International Student Exchange Fund
  • § 12625 Public Access To Registry
  • § 12626 Exchange Program Registration Requirements
  • § 12629 Attorney General Investigations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12630.
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