Section 264 Of Chapter 1. Rape, Abduction, Carnal Abuse Of Children, And Seduction From California Penal Code >> Title 9. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1.
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. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (c), rape, as defined in
Section 261 or 262, is punishable by imprisonment in the state
prison for three, six, or eight years.
(b) In addition to any punishment imposed under this section the
judge may assess a fine not to exceed seventy dollars ($70) against
any person who violates Section 261 or 262 with the proceeds of this
fine to be used in accordance with Section 1463.23. The court shall,
however, take into consideration the defendant's ability to pay, and
no defendant shall be denied probation because of his or her
inability to pay the fine permitted under this subdivision.
(c) (1) Any person who commits rape in violation of paragraph (2)
of subdivision (a) of Section 261 upon a child who is under 14 years
of age shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for 9,
11, or 13 years.
(2) Any person who commits rape in violation of paragraph (2) of
subdivision (a) of Section 261 upon a minor who is 14 years of age or
older shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for 7,
9, or 11 years.
(3) This subdivision does not preclude prosecution under Section
269, Section 288.7, or any other provision of law.