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14652
. (a) It is unlawful for any person to manufacture or
distribute in this state any fertilizing material without complying
with this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant to this
chapter.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to adulterate, misbrand, or
alter any fertilizing material with the result that the fertilizing
material would be inconsistent with the label claims. Any violation
of this subdivision is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine as follows:
(1) Not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the first
violation that is not a knowing violation.
(2) Not more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for each
subsequent unknowing violation.
(3) Not less than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for each
knowing violation.
(c) Any person found in violation of subdivision (b) of this
section or subdivision (e) of Section 14682 may also be prohibited by
the secretary from obtaining a license to sell organic input
materials for three years.