§ 9675 Violation Penalties And Costs

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 $100 and $1,000.
•You could also go to jail for 10 days to 6 months.
•You might have to pay extra money for the costs of the case.

Example

If you dump old paint cans in a park instead of throwing them away the right way.

You broke the rules about trash, so you might have to pay a fine or even go to jail for a little while. You also have to pay for the cost of the case.

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§ 9675 Violation Penalties And Costs

Every person who violates any provision of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail not less than 10 days nor more than six months, or by both; and in addition is liable for all costs, expenses, and disbursements paid or incurred by the department or person prosecuting the case. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 156. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

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imprisonment fine misdemeanor effective september operative january addition

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 9675.

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