Section 105256 Of Chapter 4. Residential Lead-based Paint Hazard Reduction From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 103. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 4.
105256
. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever
the department or a local enforcement agency determines that a
condition at a location or premises, or the activity of any person at
the location or premises, is creating or has created a lead hazard
at the location or premises, the department or the local enforcement
agency may order the owner of the location or premises to abate the
lead hazard, and may order the person whose activity is creating or
has created the lead hazard, to cease and desist.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to refuse to obey any order
issued pursuant to this section.
(c) A violation of subdivision (b) shall be an infraction
punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(d) A second or subsequent violation of subdivision (b) shall be a
misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars
($5,000) or by imprisonment for not more than six months in the
county jail or by both that fine and imprisonment.
(e) Any penalties under this section shall be in addition to any
other penalty or remedy provided by law.