California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §9676: Every owner or operator of a mausoleum or columbarium erected in violation of this part is guilty of maintaining a public nuisance and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not less than five hun

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Owners or operators of mausoleums or columbariums built in violation of law commit maintaining a public nuisance, punishable by fines ($500–$5,000), jail time (1–6 months), or both, plus prosecution costs.

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Every owner or operator of a mausoleum or columbarium erected in violation of this part is guilty of maintaining a public nuisance and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail for not less than one month nor more than six months, or by both; and in addition is liable for all costs, expenses and disbursements paid or incurred by the department or person prosecuting the case. Each calendar month during which such public nuisance exists constitutes a separate offense. The costs, expenses, and disbursements shall be fixed by the court having jurisdiction of the case.

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