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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 2§ 13030 Financial Reporting Violations

§ 13030 Financial Reporting Violations

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§ 13030 Financial Reporting Violations

Key Takeaways

  • •You must send reports to the Department of Finance when they ask for them.
  • •You must follow the Department of Finance's rules for keeping records.
  • •You must let the Department of Finance check your records and money when they want to.
  • •If you break these rules, you can be fined between $100 and $1,000 or go to jail for at least 30 days, or both.

Example

If you own a small store and the Department of Finance asks for your sales records, but you refuse to give them or let them check your cash drawer.

You could be fined or even go to jail for not following the rules.

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

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§ 13030 Financial Reporting Violations

Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who: (a) Fails or neglects to make, verify and file with the Department of Finance any report required by this part. (b) Fails or neglects to follow the directions of the Department of Finance in keeping the accounts of his office. (c) Refuses to permit the examination of or access to the records, files, books, accounts, papers, documents or cash drawers or cash of his office by a representative of the Department of Finance or in any way interferes with such examination. Conviction of any such misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 30 days, or both. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1221.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

misdemeanorDepartment of Financereportaccountsexaminationfineimprisonment

Related Statutes

  • § 1027 Employment Oath Violation Penalty
  • § 1042 Fingerprint Requirements For Gambling Employees
  • § 12012.54 Tribal Gaming Compact Ratification
  • § 12012.57 Tribal Gaming Compact Ratification
  • § 12012.58 Tribal Gaming Compact Ratification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 13030.
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