California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §117450: Violation of any of the provisions of this article or of any order or orders of a health officer made pursuant to this article for the protection of human health and comfort shall constitute a misdeme

Misdemeanor

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Violating health officer orders or provisions of this article is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of at least $200, imprisonment of at least 30 days, or both.

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Violation of any of the provisions of this article or of any order or orders of a health officer made pursuant to this article for the protection of human health and comfort shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200) for each offense or by imprisonment for not less than thirty (30) days or by both the fine and imprisonment.

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