Cal. VEH § 40000.5
This is the official text of Cal. VEH § 40000.5, part of California’s Vehicle Code — governs traffic laws, driver's licenses, and vehicle registration.
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Official statutory text
A violation of any of the following provisions shall constitute a misdemeanor, and not an infraction:
Section 20, relating to false statements.
Section 27, relating to impersonating a member of the California Highway Patrol.
Section 31, relating to giving false information.
Paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), or subdivision (b), or both, of Section 221, relating to proper evidence of clearance for dismantling.
Section 20, relating to false statements.
Section 27, relating to impersonating a member of the California Highway Patrol.
Section 31, relating to giving false information.
Paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), or subdivision (b), or both, of Section 221, relating to proper evidence of clearance for dismantling.
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