{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"36901","citation":"Gov. Code, § 36901","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 4. GOVERNMENT OF CITIES [34000. - 45345.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. OFFICERS [36501. - 41805.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4/division-3"},{"name":"PART 2. LEGISLATIVE BODY [36801. - 40592.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4/division-3/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Ordinances [36900. - 36937.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4/division-3/part-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General [36900. - 36904.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-4/division-3/part-2/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 139.   Effective September 27, 1983.   Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.","effective":"1983-09-27","html":"<p>The city legislative body may impose fines, penalties, and forfeitures for violations of ordinances. It may fix the penalty by fine or imprisonment, or both. A fine shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Imprisonment shall not exceed six months.</p>","text":"The city legislative body may impose fines, penalties, and forfeitures for violations of ordinances. It may fix the penalty by fine or imprisonment, or both. A fine shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Imprisonment shall not exceed six months.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/general-36901","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}