Section 38707 Of Chapter 8. Administration From California Revenue And Taxation Code >> Division 2. >> Part 18.5. >> Chapter 8.
38707
. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, any person who is
engaged in the business of preparing, or providing services in
connection with the preparation of, returns under Chapter 5 of this
part, or any person who for compensation prepares any such return for
any other person, and who knowingly or recklessly does either of the
following, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000)
or imprisoned no more than one year, or both, together with the costs
of prosecution:
(1) Discloses any information furnished to him or her for, or in
connection with, the preparation of the return.
(2) Uses that information for any purpose other than to prepare,
or assist in preparing, the return.
(b) Subdivision (a) shall not apply to disclosure of information
if that disclosure is made pursuant to the person's consent or
pursuant to a subpoena, court order, or other compulsory legal
process.