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HomeLabor CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 2§ 408 Misdemeanor Penalties

§ 408 Misdemeanor Penalties

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§ 408 Misdemeanor Penalties

Key Takeaways

  • •Breaking this law is a small crime, not a big 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 for putting up a sign in your yard, like making it too big.

You might have to pay a fine or even go to jail for a little while.

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

Official Source
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§ 408 Misdemeanor Penalties

Any person or agent or officer thereof, who violates any provision of this article, except the provisions of Section 405, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) and not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisonment for not exceeding six months, or both. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 191. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

misdemeanorfineimprisonment

Related Statutes

  • § 1018 Unauthorized Union Button Use
  • § 354 Employer Misdemeanor Penalties
  • § 6951 Railroad Company Penalties
  • § 1103 Violation Penalties For Employers
  • § 1308 Child Endangerment Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Labor Code. Section 408.
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