Section 15309.5.
Cal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 15309.5.
in effect(a)
It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following:
(1)
Sell, offer for sale, distribute, or use a crib sheet or cribbing device, as defined in Section 273, that contains answers to any examination administered by the department for a commercial driver’s license or permit.
(2)
Impersonate or allow the impersonation of an applicant for a commercial driver’s license or permit for the purpose of fraudulently qualifying the applicant for a commercial driver’s license or permit.
(3)
Provide, or use, any unauthorized assistance during
any examination administered by the department for a commercial driver’s license or permit.
(b)
A first conviction under this section is punishable as either an infraction or a misdemeanor, and the driver shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle for a period of one year. A second or subsequent conviction is punishable as a misdemeanor, and the driver shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle for a period of one year.
References
referencesCal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 273.
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