§ 112635 Misdemeanor Penalties

Health and Safety Code·California

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•Breaking this law is a small crime, not a huge one.
•If you break it, you might have to pay between $50 and $1,000.
•You could also go to jail for up to 6 months, or both pay and go to jail.

Example

If you don't follow the rules about keeping food safe at your restaurant, like not washing your hands or storing food at the wrong temperature.

You could get in trouble, have to pay a fine, or even go to jail for a little while.

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§ 112635 Misdemeanor Penalties

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding six months, or by both the fine and imprisonment. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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misdemeanor fine imprisonment

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 112635.

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