California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §114379.50: A violation of this chapter is, notwithstanding Section 114395, an infraction, provided, however, that the first violation shall result in a notice of violation.

Infraction

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Violations of this chapter are infractions. First violation results in a notice; second violation within five years carries up to $250 fine; third or subsequent violations within five years carry up to $500 fine.

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A violation of this chapter is, notwithstanding Section 114395, an infraction, provided, however, that the first violation shall result in a notice of violation. A second violation within a five-year period from the notice of violation shall be punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). For a third or subsequent violation within a five-year period, the fine shall be not more than five hundred dollars ($500). A restaurant shall not be found to have committed a violation under this chapter more than once during an inspection visit.

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