TITLE 4. SECURITIES 25000-31516›DIVISION 5. FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW 31000-31516›PART 3. FRAUDULENT AND PROHIBITED PRACTICES 31200-31220›CHAPTER 1. Fraudulent Practices 31200-31204

§ 31204

California Corporations Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

(a) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly alter, destroy, mutilate, conceal, cover up, falsify, or make a false entry in any record, document, or tangible object with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence the administration or enforcement of any provision of this division.

(b) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly make an untrue statement to the commissioner during the course of licensing, investigation, or examination, with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence the administration or enforcement of any provision of this division.

(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 101, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2008.)

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