{"code":"FGC","codeName":"Fish and Game Code","section":"12002.5","citation":"Fish & G. Code, § 12002.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. FINES AND PENALTIES [12000. - 12300.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [12000. - 12029.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/division-9/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 132, Sec. 213.   (AB 1760)   Effective January 1, 2024.","effective":"2024-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/fgc/12002\">12002</a>, a violation of Section <a href=\"/fgc/1764\">1764</a> is an infraction, not a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500). If a person convicted of a violation of Section <a href=\"/fgc/1764\">1764</a> is granted probation, the court shall impose as a condition of probation that the person pay at least the minimum fine prescribed in this subdivision.</p><p>(b) If a person is convicted of a violation of Section <a href=\"/fgc/1764\">1764</a> and produces in court a valid wildlife area pass, the court may reduce the fine imposed for the violation of Section <a href=\"/fgc/1764\">1764</a> to fifty dollars ($50).</p>","text":"(a) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 12002, a violation of Section 1764 is an infraction, not a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500). If a person convicted of a violation of Section 1764 is granted probation, the court shall impose as a condition of probation that the person pay at least the minimum fine prescribed in this subdivision. (b) If a person is convicted of a violation of Section 1764 and produces in court a valid wildlife area pass, the court may reduce the fine imposed for the violation of Section 1764 to fifty dollars ($50).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/fish-and-game-code/general-provisions-12002-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}