California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §13190.4: Every person who violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 13160 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than o

Misdemeanor

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Violating provisions of this chapter or State Fire Marshal regulations is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 fine, up to six months imprisonment, or both. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.

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Every person who violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 13160 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. A person is guilty of a separate offense each day during which he commits, continues, or permits a violation of this chapter or of any regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter.

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