California · Government Code

GOV §11145: No state agency shall adopt or enforce any rule or regulation a violation of which can result in the imposition of a fine or imprisonment, or both, unless a statute specifically authorizes the imposit

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State agencies cannot create rules with criminal penalties unless a statute explicitly authorizes those penalties for violations of that specific rule.

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No state agency shall adopt or enforce any rule or regulation a violation of which can result in the imposition of a fine or imprisonment, or both, unless a statute specifically authorizes the imposition of such fine or imprisonment, or both, for a violation of the rule or regulation.

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