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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 1§ 36901 City Ordinance Penalties

§ 36901 City Ordinance Penalties

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§ 36901 City Ordinance Penalties

Key Takeaways

  • •The city can punish people who break local rules with fines, jail time, or both.
  • •The highest fine allowed is $1,000.
  • •The longest jail time allowed is 6 months.

Example

If you let your dog run loose in the park where leashes are required.

The city can make you pay a fine up to $1,000 or even put you in jail for up to 6 months if you keep breaking the rule.

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

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§ 36901 City Ordinance Penalties

The city legislative body may impose fines, penalties, and forfeitures for violations of ordinances. It may fix the penalty by fine or imprisonment, or both. A fine shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Imprisonment shall not exceed six months. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 139. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

imprisonmentsentencefinepenaltyordinancein californiaeffective septemberoperative january

Related Statutes

  • § 26605 Sheriff'S Jail Authority
  • § 8665 Violations And Penalties
  • § 36900 City Ordinance Violation Penalties
  • § 68635 Inmate Court Fee Waivers
  • § 7921.310 Equal Access To Records

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 36901.
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