California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §118945: Any violation of this article is an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for a first violation, by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) for a second viol

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Violations of this article are infractions with fines up to $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second within one year, and $500 for a third or subsequent violation within one year.

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Any violation of this article is an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for a first violation, by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) for a second violation within one year, or by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for a third and for each subsequent violation within one year.

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