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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 4Pt. 1Ch. 6Art. 1§ 5402 Public Nuisance Remedies

§ 5402 Public Nuisance Remedies

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§ 5402 Public Nuisance Remedies

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't keep or create something that bothers or harms many people in public.
  • •If you do, the law can make you stop it.
  • •The law can also use other ways to make you stop, not just this one.

Example

You have a super loud party every night that keeps your neighbors awake.

If your neighbors complain and the noise is considered a public nuisance, the law can make you stop the parties or face penalties.

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

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§ 5402 Public Nuisance Remedies

It is unlawful for any person to maintain such a public nuisance. The remedies which are provided by this article are in addition to any other remedy by way of abatement which is provided in this division. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

nuisanceremedyadditionabatement

Related Statutes

  • § 5401 Pest Infestation Public Nuisance
  • § 5404 Emergency Pest Nuisance Abatement
  • § 5403 Public Nuisance Abatement
  • § 5428 County Nuisance Abatement Lien
  • § 5554 Nuisance Prevention Remedies

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 5402.
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