Gov. Code, § 51185 · Chapter 6.8. Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Gov. Code, § 51185
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A violation of Section 51182 is an infraction punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).
(b) If a person is convicted of a second violation of Section 51182 within five years, that person shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).
(c) If a person is convicted of a third violation of Section 51182 within five years, that person is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500).
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1188, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.
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