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HomeWater CodeDiv. 2Pt. 5§ 5008 False Notice Misstatement Penalty

§ 5008 False Notice Misstatement Penalty

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§ 5008 False Notice Misstatement Penalty

Key Takeaways

  • •Lying on official papers is against the law.
  • •If you lie, you can be fined up to $1,000.
  • •You might also go to jail for up to 6 months, or both.

Example

You fill out a form for the government and lie about how much money you make.

If they find out you lied on purpose, you could get fined or even go to jail for a little while.

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

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§ 5008 False Notice Misstatement Penalty

The making of any willful misstatement in any notice shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not to exceed six months, or both. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 408. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

willful misstatementmisdemeanorfineimprisonment

Related Statutes

  • § 22089 Violation Penalties
  • § 4177 Violation Penalties
  • § 309 Violation Penalties And Fines
  • § 10001.6 Georgetown Divide Hydroelectric Rights
  • § 1005.4 Groundwater Replenishment Protection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 5008.
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