California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §42420: The Legislature hereby finds and declares as follows: (a) District enforcement programs should be prioritized to ensure that the imposition of civil and criminal penalties is commensurate with the sev

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Legislature declares that district enforcement programs should impose civil and criminal penalties proportionate to violation severity, and may pursue alternatives to penalties when violations don't significantly affect air quality.

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The Legislature hereby finds and declares as follows: (a) District enforcement programs should be prioritized to ensure that the imposition of civil and criminal penalties is commensurate with the severity of the violation. (b) Districts shall endeavor to establish, where appropriate, alternatives to civil or criminal penalties for those circumstances in which the violation neither contributes to, nor potentially conceals, an emission that significantly contributes to unhealthful air quality.

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