Food and Agricultural Code section 16421

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this part or in subdivision (b), every person that violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), by imprisonment of not less than 10 days nor more than one year, or by both the fine and imprisonment. Each violation during any day shall constitute a separate offense.

(b)

Every person who violates the following is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), by imprisonment of not less than 10 days nor more than six months, or by both the fine and imprisonment. Each violation during any day shall constitute a separate offense:

(1)

Article 1 (commencing with Section 16501) of Chapter 3.

(2)

Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 16801).

(3)

Article 5 (commencing with Section 17121) of Chapter 7.

(4)

Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 17150).

Source: Section 16421, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=FAC§ionNum=16421.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1988; accessed Dec. 29, 2025).

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