California · Water Code

WAT §71600: Every person convicted of an infraction for a violation of any local ordinance or regulation adopted pursuant to this division shall be punished upon a first conviction by a fine not exceeding fifty d

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Persons convicted of violating local ordinances face escalating fines: up to $50 for a first conviction, $100 for a second within one year, and $250 for subsequent convictions within one year.

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Every person convicted of an infraction for a violation of any local ordinance or regulation adopted pursuant to this division shall be punished upon a first conviction by a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50) and for a second conviction within a period of one year by a fine of not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) and for a third or any subsequent conviction within a period of one year by a fine of not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

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