California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §8252: Each violation of this article by any person, firm, association, or corporation is a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100)

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Violations of this article constitute misdemeanors punishable by fines between $100–$600, up to one year in county jail, or both. For public service corporations, imprisonment applies to the officers or agents responsible.

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Each violation of this article by any person, firm, association, or corporation is a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than six hundred dollars ($600), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than one (1) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. In case of a public service corporation committing any violation of this article, the imprisonment when imposed shall be imposed upon the officers or agents thereof committing such offense.

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