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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 8Pt. 5Ch. 6§ 9676 Mausoleum Violation Penalties

§ 9676 Mausoleum Violation Penalties

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§ 9676 Mausoleum Violation Penalties

Key Takeaways

  • •If you own or run a mausoleum or columbarium that breaks the rules, you're causing a public nuisance.
  • •You can be fined between $500 and $5,000 or jailed for 1 month to 6 months, or both.
  • •You also have to pay all the costs for the case, like lawyer fees and other expenses.
  • •Every month the problem continues, you can be punished again.

Example

If you build a mausoleum without following the rules and someone reports it.

You could be fined up to $5,000, jailed for up to 6 months, and have to pay all the costs for the case. If you don't fix the problem, you could be punished again every month.

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

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§ 9676 Mausoleum Violation Penalties

Every owner or operator of a mausoleum or columbarium erected in violation of this part is guilty of maintaining a public nuisance and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail for not less than one month 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. Each calendar month during which such public nuisance exists constitutes a separate offense. The costs, expenses, and disbursements shall be fixed by the court having jurisdiction of the case. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1349.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

nuisanceconvictionimprisonmentoffensefineviolationadditionjurisdiction

Related Statutes

  • § 11358 Cannabis Cultivation Penalties
  • § 11359 Cannabis Sale Possession Penalties
  • § 11372.5 Criminal Laboratory Analysis Fee
  • § 11379.6 Manufacturing Controlled Substances
  • § 17061.5 Enhanced Penalties Repeat Offenders

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 9676.
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