California · Vehicle Code

VEH §4461.5: In addition to, or instead of, any fine imposed for conviction of a violation of subdivision (c) or (d) of Section 4461, the court may impose a civil penalty of not more than one thousand five hundred

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Courts may impose a civil penalty of up to $1,500 per conviction for violations of specified sections of Section 4461, in addition to or instead of any criminal fine.

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In addition to, or instead of, any fine imposed for conviction of a violation of subdivision (c) or (d) of Section 4461, the court may impose a civil penalty of not more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for each conviction.

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