§ 853 Chapter Violation Penalties

Labor Code·California

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•Breaking the rules in this chapter is a small crime.
•You might have to pay between $40 and $100 if you break the rules.
•You could also go to jail for up to 60 days, or both pay and go to jail.

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If you litter in a park where it's not allowed.

You could be fined between $40 and $100 or even go to jail for up to 60 days.

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§ 853 Chapter Violation Penalties

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than forty dollars ($40) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment for not exceeding 60 days, or both. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 196. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

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misdemeanor fine imprisonment amended operative

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Labor Code. Section 853.

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