Section 32002 Of Chapter 1. Licensing From California Vehicle Code >> Division 14.1. >> Chapter 1.
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. (a) The commissioner may adopt any regulations that are
necessary to administer this division. It is a misdemeanor for any
motor carrier to violate this division or regulations adopted
pursuant to this division.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), it is unlawful for the motor
carrier or the person who directs the driver to operate a vehicle
transporting hazardous material, when that transportation requires a
license pursuant to this division, to cause the operation of the
vehicle unless the motor carrier holds a valid license for the
transportation of hazardous materials. A violation of this
subdivision shall be punished as follows:
(1) For a first violation, by a fine of not less than two thousand
dollars ($2,000).
(2) For a second or subsequent violation, by a fine of not less
than four thousand dollars ($4,000).