California · Public Resources Code - PRC
PRC §29610: (a) Any person who intentionally or negligently violates any provision of this division shall be subject to a civil fine of not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).
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(a) Any person who intentionally or negligently violates any provision of this division shall be subject to a civil fine of not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000). (b) In addition to any other penalties, any person who intentionally and knowingly commences any development in violation of this division shall be subject to a civil fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50) and no more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per day for each day in which such violation occurs. (c) If any person negligently or intentionally violates a cease and desist order issued pursuant to Section 29601, then the penalties provided in subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section shall not apply and the penalties provided in Section 66641 of the Government Code shall apply.
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