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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 2Ch. 8.5Art. 3§ 1757 Violation Penalties

§ 1757 Violation Penalties

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 1757 Violation Penalties

Key Takeaways

  • •Breaking the rules in this chapter is a crime called a misdemeanor.
  • •If you break these rules, you could be fined up to $500.
  • •You could also go to jail for up to 180 days, or both.

Example

If you ignore safety rules at work and cause an accident.

You could be fined up to $500 or go to jail for up to 180 days because you broke the rules.

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

Official Source
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§ 1757 Violation Penalties

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500), by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed 180 days, or by both the fine and imprisonment. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1343, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

imprisonmentconvictionregulationfinemisdemeanor

Related Statutes

  • § 1540 Community Care Facility Penalties
  • § 1568.0823 Unlicensed Care Facility Penalties
  • § 1596.890 Child Care Violation Penalties
  • § 1641 Violation Penalties
  • § 25993 Enforcement And Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 1757.
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