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What does California Criminal Code 538D Mean?

538D	Impersonate Peace Officer
538D(2)	Fraudulently impersonating a peace officer by use of badge that resembles an authorized badge.
538D(A)	Misrepresenting Self As Peace Officer.
538D(B)	Unlawful Use Of Badge
538D(B)(1)	Fraudulently wearing badge of a peace officer to impersonate a peace officer; misdemeanor punishable in jail not to exceed 1 year of fine not to exceed $2000.
538D(B)(2)	Any person who willfully wears or uses any badge that falsely purports to be authorized for the use of one who by law is given the authority of a peace officer.
538D(C)	Wear, exhibit, use, make,sell, etc a badge, insignia, device, etc which falsely purports to be authorized for peace officer
538D(C)(1)	Wear, exhibit, use, make,sell, etc a badge, insignia, device, etc which falsely purports to be authorized for peace officer

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