California Code, Public Resources Code - PRC § 42791

In addition to Section 42790, any person who violates Article 3 (commencing with Section 42770) may be assessed a civil penalty by the board of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation, pursuant to notice and hearing.  Any civil penalties received pursuant to this subdivision shall be deposited in a separate account in the fund and, upon appropriation by the Legislature, shall be used by the board for the administration of this division.