§ 54458 Civil Penalties For Violations

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•Breaking the rules in this law can cost you money.
•You might have to pay up to $10,000 for each mistake.
•This is a fine, not jail time.

Example

If you dump trash in a river where it's not allowed.

You could be fined up to $10,000 for breaking the rule.

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§ 54458 Civil Penalties For Violations

Any person who violates any provision of this article is liable civilly for a penalty in an amount not to exceed the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each and every violation. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 510, Sec. 5.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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penalty fine violation

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 54458.

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