Penalties - Automotive Repair - Business & Professions - CA

Section § 9889.20

This law states that if someone does not follow the rules in this chapter (with one exception mentioned in another section), they can be charged with a misdemeanor. This could lead to a fine up to $1,000, up to six months in jail, or both.

Except as otherwise provided in Section 9889.21, any person who fails to comply in any respect with the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both that fine and imprisonment.

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Section § 9889.21

This law states that if a person breaks any rules from certain parts of this chapter, they are committing an infraction, which is a minor violation similar to a traffic ticket. These infractions are punished according to the rules set out in the Vehicle Code. Additionally, this particular law is temporary and will be repealed six months after new rules are established under Article 6.5.

(a) Any person who violates any provision of Article 5 (commencing with Section 9887.1), Article 6 (commencing with Section 9888.1), Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 9888.5), and Article 7 (commencing with Section 9889.1) of this chapter is guilty of an infraction and punishable as specified in subdivision (a) of Section 42001 of the Vehicle Code.

(b) This section shall remain operative only until six months after the effective date of the regulations adopted pursuant to Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 9888.5) and as of that date is repealed.

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Section § 9889.21

This law states that if someone breaks certain rules related to vehicle business activities, they will be fined. The specific rules can be found in two parts of the law starting at Sections 9888.5 and 9889.1. These penalties will start to apply six months after new regulations are officially adopted.

(a) Any person who violates any provision of Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 9888.5) and Article 7 (commencing with Section 9889.1) of this chapter is guilty of an infraction and punishable as specified in subdivision (a) of Section 42001 of the Vehicle Code.

(b) This section shall become operative six months after the effective date of the regulations adopted pursuant to Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 9888.5).

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Section § 9889.22

If someone intentionally lies about important details in any required legal documents, like oaths or forms, it's considered perjury. Perjury is a crime and comes with penalties under criminal law.

The willful making of any false statement or entry with regard to a material matter in any oath, affidavit, certificate of compliance or noncompliance, or application form which is required by this chapter or Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 44000) of Part 5 of Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code constitutes perjury and is punishable as provided in the Penal Code.

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