California § 22454.5 - Notwithstanding Section 42001, a person convicted of a first violation of Section
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§ 22454.5. Notwithstanding Section 42001, a person convicted of a first violation of Section
Notwithstanding Section 42001, a person convicted of a first violation of Section 22454 shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150) or more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). A person convicted of a second separate violation of Section 22454 shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) or more than one thousand dollars ($1,000). If a person is convicted of a third or subsequent violation of Section 22454 and the offense occurred within three years of two or more separate violations of Section 22454, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall suspend the personâs privilege to operate a motor vehicle for one year.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 22454.5 cover?
Section 22454.5 ("Notwithstanding Section 42001, a person convicted of a first violation of Section") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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