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(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever the department or a local enforcement agency determines that a condition at a location or premises, or the activity of any person at the location or premises, is creating or has created a lead hazard at the location or premises, the department or the local enforcement agency may order the owner of the location or premises to abate the lead hazard, and may order the person whose activity is creating or has created the lead hazard, to cease and desist.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to refuse to obey any order issued pursuant to this section.
(c) A violation of subdivision (b) shall be an infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(d) A second or subsequent violation of subdivision (b) shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) or by imprisonment for not more than six months in the county jail or by both that fine and imprisonment.
(e) Any penalties under this section shall be in addition to any other penalty or remedy provided by law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 105256 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/health-and-safety-code/hsc-sect-105256/
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