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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 15Ch. 4Art. 2§ 118945 Penalty For Violations

§ 118945 Penalty For Violations

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§ 118945 Penalty For Violations

Key Takeaways

  • •Breaking this rule can get you fined.
  • •First time: up to $100 fine.
  • •Second time in a year: up to $200 fine.
  • •Third time or more in a year: up to $500 fine.

Example

If you litter in a park and get caught.

The first time you litter, you might have to pay up to $100. If you do it again within a year, the fine could be up to $200. If you keep littering and get caught a third time in the same year, the fine could go up to $500.

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

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§ 118945 Penalty For Violations

Any violation of this article is an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for a first violation, by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) for a second violation within one year, or by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for a third and for each subsequent violation within one year. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

violationinfractionfineone hundred dollarstwo hundred dollarsfive hundred dollars

Related Statutes

  • § 109370 Health Code Violation Penalties
  • § 110422.5 Violation Penalties
  • § 106795 Radon Service Violations
  • § 108200 Hazardous Substance Labeling Requirements
  • § 109355 Enforcement Of Health Orders

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 118945.
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