California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 3 — Obligations, Part 4 — Obligations Arising from Particular Transactions, Title 14 — Lien, Chapter 2 — Mortgage, Article 1 — Mortgages in General, Section 2941.5
Every person who willfully violates Section 2941 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than four hundred dollars ($400), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
For purposes of this section, “willfully” means simply a purpose or willingness to commit the act, or make the omission referred to. It does not require an intent to violate the law, to injure another, or to acquire any advantage.
Notes
Establishes misdemeanor liability for willfully violating the referenced mortgage-discharge provision, punishable by a fine from $50 to $400, county-jail imprisonment for up to six months, or both. Defines “willfully” as a purpose or willingness to commit the act or omission, without requiring intent to violate law, injure another, or gain an advantage.
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