California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §17995.4: Any person found in contempt of a court order or injunction pursuant to the provisions of this part for a second or subsequent time within a five-year period for violations at the same property where
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A person convicted of contempt for a second or subsequent violation of a court order within five years at the same property, involving extensive health/safety violations due to habitual neglect, may be fined up to $5,000 and imprisoned 6 months to 1 year.
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