§ 13223 Violation Penalties And Punishment

Health and Safety Code·California

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•Breaking the rules in this law can get you in trouble.
•You might have to pay up to $10,000 if you break it.
•You could go to jail for up to 6 months if you break it.
•Sometimes you might have to pay *and* go to jail.

Example

If you dump old paint or chemicals in a park instead of throwing them away the right way.

This is breaking the rules, so you could get fined up to $10,000 or even go to jail for 6 months.

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§ 13223 Violation Penalties And Punishment

Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six months, or both. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 557.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13223.

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