Fish & G. Code, § 12021 · Chapter 1. General Provisions
Fish & G. Code, § 12021
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) In addition to any assessment, fine, penalty, or forfeiture imposed pursuant to any other provision of law, an additional penalty of fifteen dollars ($15) shall be added to any fine, penalty, or forfeiture imposed under this code for a violation of this code or a regulation adopted pursuant thereto. However, no more than one such additional penalty may be imposed in a single proceeding. The revenue from this penalty shall be transferred to, and deposited in, the Fish and Game Preservation Fund and used exclusively for the purposes of Section 13006.
(b) Subdivision (a) does not apply to a violation punishable pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 12002.1, subdivision (b) of Section 12002.2, or any regulation relating to the wearing or display of a fishing license.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 576, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1996.
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