Section § 18700

Explanation

If you intentionally break certain building regulations and standards, you'll be guilty of a misdemeanor. This can lead to a fine up to $400, jail time up to 30 days, or both.

If you're a permitholder violating these rules, your operating permit could be suspended or taken away.

Also, for each violation or for every day the violation continues, you could face a $500 civil penalty. The enforcement agency will go to court to make sure you pay these penalties.

Any person who willfully violates this part, building standards published in the State Building Standards Code relating thereto, or any other rules or regulations adopted by the department pursuant to this part is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding four hundred dollars ($400) or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Any permitholder who willfully violates this part, building standards published in the State Building Standards Code relating thereto, or any other rules or regulations adopted by the department pursuant to this part shall be subject to suspension or revocation of his or her permit to operate.
Any person who willfully violates this part, building standards published in the State Building Standards Code relating thereto, or any other rules or regulations adopted by the department pursuant to this part, shall be liable for a civil penalty of five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation or for each day of a continuing violation. The enforcement agency shall institute or maintain an action in the appropriate court to collect any civil penalty arising under this section.