Section 429.
Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 429.
in effectAny provider of telecommunications services in this state that intentionally fails to collect or remit, as may be required, the annual fee imposed pursuant to Section 431 of the Public Utilities Code, the universal telephone service surcharge imposed pursuant to Section 879 or 879.5 of the Public Utilities Code, the fee for filing an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity as provided in Section 1904 of the Public Utilities Code, or the surcharge imposed pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 2881 of the Public Utilities Code, whether imposed on the provider or measured by the provider’s service charges, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
References
referencesCal. Public Utilities Code - PUC § 431.
referencesCal. Public Utilities Code - PUC § 1904.
referencesCal. Public Utilities Code - PUC § 2881.
referencesCal. Penal Code - PEN § 879.
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