Food & Agr. Code, § 79188.5 · Article 6. Assessments and Records
Food & Agr. Code, § 79188.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
It is a misdemeanor for any person to do any of the following:
(a) Willfully render or furnish a false report, statement, or record required by the commission, or in any way to affect the shipment and marketing of spiny lobster with the intent to avoid payment of assessments.
(b) Fail to render or furnish a report, statement, or record required by the commission.
(c) When engaged in the fishing of spiny lobster or in the wholesale or retail trade of spiny lobster, to fail or refuse to furnish to the commission or its duly authorized agents, upon request, information concerning the name and address of the persons to whom spiny lobster were sold or from whom spiny lobster were received, and the quantity sold or received.
(d) Secrete, destroy, or alter records required to be kept under this chapter.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 503, Sec. 1. (AB 944) Effective January 1, 2018. Provisions operative or inoperative as prescribed in Sections 79180.5, 79181.5, and 79195 et. seq. Repealed conditionally pursuant to Section 79182.5.
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