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  • Section 478 of the California penal code lays out the punishment for anyone convicted of counterfeiting. It is part of Title 13 of California penal code which concerns crimes against property.

    Text

    Section 478 reads as follows: "Counterfeiting is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three or four years."

    Related Section: 477

    Section 477 describes the activity that constitutes counterfeiting in the state. Creating counterfeit, passing counterfeit, and selling counterfeit are all covered under the law.

    Related Section: 479

    Section 479 states that anyone who possesses or receives counterfeit with the intent to deceive is also guilty of counterfeiting.

    Difference from Federal Law

    California law concerns only gold and silver counterfeiting. Federal law applies to counterfeit currency and carries stiffer penalties.

    Enforcement

    California law enforcement officers are responsible for enforcing section 478 of the penal code.

    Source:

    State of California: California Penal Code 470-483.5

    Justia.com; Federal Counterfeiting Laws

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