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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a)(1) The following offenses are subject to subdivision (d) of Section 17:
(C) Subdivision (b) of Section 25658 and Sections 21672, 25661, and 25662 of the Business and Professions Code.
(E) Subdivision (c) of Section 23109 and Sections 5201.1, 12500, 14601.1, 27150.1, and 40508 of the Vehicle Code.
(F) Any other offense that the Legislature makes subject to subdivision (d) of Section 17.
(2) Except where a lesser maximum fine is expressly provided for a violation of those sections, a violation that is an infraction is punishable by a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
(b) Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed, an offense declared to be an infraction is punishable by a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
(c) Except for the violations enumerated in subdivision (d) of Section 13202.5 of the Vehicle Codeand Section 14601.1 of the Vehicle Code based upon failure to appear, a conviction for an offense made an infraction under subdivision (d) of Section 17 is not grounds for the suspension, revocation, or denial of a license or for the revocation of probation or parole of the person convicted.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 19.8 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/penal-code/pen-sect-19-8/
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