California · Public Resources Code - PRC

PRC §4299: A person who violates Section 4297 or 4298 is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) or by impr

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Violating Section 4297 or 4298 is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $100–$2,000, county jail time of 10–90 days, or both. Law enforcement must enforce closure orders.

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A person who violates Section 4297 or 4298 is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 10 days nor more than 90 days or both the fine and imprisonment. All state and county law enforcement officers shall enforce orders of closure.

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