Pen. Code, § 1397 · Chapter 9. Proceedings Against Corporations

Pen. Code, § 1397

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

When a fine is imposed upon a corporation on conviction, it may be collected by virtue of the order imposing it in the manner provided for enforcement of money judgments generally.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 497, Sec. 140. Operative July 1, 1983, by Sec. 185 of Ch. 497.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=1397.
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