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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 4Ch. 7Art. 3§ 8252 Violation Penalties And Enforcement

§ 8252 Violation Penalties And Enforcement

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§ 8252 Violation Penalties And Enforcement

Key Takeaways

  • •Breaking this law is a crime called a misdemeanor.
  • •If you break it, you can be fined between $100 and $600.
  • •You might also go to jail for up to 1 year, or both.
  • •If a big company breaks it, the boss or worker who did it can go to jail.

Example

If you dump trash in a river where it's not allowed.

You could get fined up to $600 or go to jail for a year, or both.

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

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§ 8252 Violation Penalties And Enforcement

Each violation of this article by any person, firm, association, or corporation is a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than six hundred dollars ($600), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than one (1) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. In case of a public service corporation committing any violation of this article, the imprisonment when imposed shall be imposed upon the officers or agents thereof committing such offense. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 362. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

imprisonmentcorporationconvictioncrimeemployeeoffensefinemisdemeanor

Related Statutes

  • § 7603 Railroad Signboard Violation Penalties
  • § 2827.1 Renewable Energy Customer Contracts
  • § 8251 Employee Discipline Hearing Rights
  • § 8285 Fraudulent Business Enterprise Representation
  • § 431 Public Utility Annual Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 8252.
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