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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 7Pt. 2Ch. 4Art. 6§ 17100 Penalties For Violations

§ 17100 Penalties For Violations

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§ 17100 Penalties For Violations

Key Takeaways

  • •Breaking this law is a crime called a misdemeanor.
  • •If you break it, you can be fined between $100 and $1,000.
  • •You might also go to jail for up to 6 months, or both.
  • •This applies to anyone—whether you're the boss, an employee, or working for a company.

Example

If you own a store and dump trash illegally behind your building, breaking the rules about waste disposal.

You could be fined up to $1,000 or even go to jail for 6 months because you broke the law on purpose.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 17100 Penalties For Violations

Any person, whether as principal, agent, officer or director, for himself, or for another person, or for any firm or corporation, or any corporation, who or which violates this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor for each single violation and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment not exceeding six months or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court. (Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 526.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

misdemeanorviolationfineimprisonment

Related Statutes

  • § 6129 Attorney Debt Purchase Ban
  • § 6128 Attorney Misconduct Penalties
  • § 17572 Violation Penalties
  • § 17577.4 Penalties For Violations
  • § 3532 Violation Penalties For Sections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 17100.
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