{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"12976","citation":"Gov. Code, § 12976","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000. - 15990.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3"},{"name":"PART 2.8. CIVIL RIGHTS DEPARTMENT [12900. - 12999.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2.8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Enforcement and Hearing Procedures [12960. - 12989.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2.8/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Unlawful Practices [12960. - 12976.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2.8/chapter-7/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 134.   Effective September 27, 1983.   Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.","effective":"1983-09-27","html":"<p>Any person who willfully violates Section <a href=\"/gov/12946\">12946</a> concerning recordkeeping is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in a county jail, not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both.</p>","text":"Any person who willfully violates Section 12946 concerning recordkeeping is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in a county jail, not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/unlawful-practices-12976","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}