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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 5Art. 4§ 14592 Penalty For Violation

§ 14592 Penalty For Violation

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 14592 Penalty For Violation

A first violation is a fine up to $500; a second or later violation is a fine between $100 and $1,000.

Key Takeaways

  • •First offense: fine can be any amount up to $500.
  • •Second or later offense: fine must be at least $100 and at most $1,000.
  • •The exact fine is chosen by the court within the allowed range.

Example

You receive a second speeding ticket.

Because it's your second offense, the court can require you to pay a fine that is at least $100 but no more than $1,000.

How to Calculate

Fine = (violationCount == 1) ? up to $500 : between $100 and $1,000

  1. Count how many times you have violated the rule.
  2. If the count is 1, set the fine to any amount up to $500.
  3. If the count is 2 or more, set the fine to any amount between $100 and $1,000.

Second violation with a $150 fine

Result: $150

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

Official Source
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§ 14592 Penalty For Violation

A violation of this article is an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500). A second or subsequent violation of this article is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000). (Repealed and added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 504, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

infractionmisdemeanorfine

Related Statutes

  • § 14602 Penalties For Violations
  • § 19306 Renderer Recordkeeping Violations
  • § 53541 Penalties For Violations
  • § 67111 False Reporting Penalties
  • § 10786 Animal Regulation Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14592.
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