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§ 36901. — 36901. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 139.)

California § 36901.
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Title 4.DIVISION 3. OFFICERS
Part 2.PART 2. LEGISLATIVE BODY
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Ordinances
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. General

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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.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 139. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.
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