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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 9Art. 4§ 21645 Knowing Violation Penalties

§ 21645 Knowing Violation Penalties

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§ 21645 Knowing Violation Penalties

Key Takeaways

  • •If you break this law on purpose or should have known you were breaking it, you can get in trouble.
  • •First time: You might pay up to $1,500 or go to jail for up to 2 months, or both.
  • •Second time: You might pay up to $5,000 or go to jail for up to 4 months, or both.
  • •Third time or more: You might pay up to $25,000 or go to jail for up to 6 months, or both.

Example

If you keep dumping trash in a river even after being warned, you can get fined or jailed.

The first time, you might pay $1,000. The second time, you might pay $4,000. The third time, you might pay $20,000 and go to jail for 3 months.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 21645 Knowing Violation Penalties

A violation of any provision of this article under circumstances where a person knows or should have known that a violation was being committed is a misdemeanor punishable as follows: (a) For the first offense, a fine of up to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) or imprisonment in the county jail up to two months, or both. (b) For the second offense, a fine of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) or imprisonment in the county jail up to four months, or both. (c) For the third, and any subsequent offense, a fine of up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or imprisonment in the county jail up to six months, or both. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 826, Sec. 5.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

misdemeanorfineimprisonmentcounty jail

Related Statutes

  • § 4321 Penalties For Violations
  • § 4322 Licensing Fraud Penalties
  • § 7028 Contractor Licensing Violations
  • § 7028.15 Unlicensed Contractor Bidding Penalty
  • § 7118.5 Asbestos Contractor Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 21645.
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