Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 10478

It shall be unlawful for any person or the agent of any person to file with the commissioner any notice, statement, or other document required under the provisions of this chapter which is false or untrue or contains any willful, material misstatement of fact. Such conduct shall constitute a public offense punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than one year or a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both.