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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Business & Professions Code § 17200

Unfair Business Practices

Using illegal or dishonest business practices (usually civil).

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You ran a business
  2. 2Practices were unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent

Possible punishment

Mostly civil fines.