Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to fraudulently solicit money or property for charitable or religious purposes, punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than 6 months, by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or by both that imprisonment and fine.
This bill would make this crime , punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year, by a fine not exceeding $5,000, or by both that imprisonment and fine. This bill would also make technical, nonsubstantive changes. By increasing the penalty for an existing crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.