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Title 5 — PUBLIC WELFARE›Chapter 6 — REGULATION OF CANNABIS RELATED BUSINESSES AND ACTIVITY.

California City Municipal Code Art. 15 Violations and Enforcement

California City Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California City

Cite as: California City Municipal Code Article 15 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. 5-6.1501. - Violations declared a public nuisance.

Each and every violation of the provisions of this Chapter is hereby deemed unlawful and a public nuisance.

( Ord. No. 18-766, § 2, 8-28-2018 )

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Sec. 5-6.1502. - Each Violation a Separate Offense.

Each and every violation of this Chapter shall constitute a separate violation and shall be subject to all remedies and enforcement measures authorized by the California City Municipal Code. Additionally, as a nuisance per se, any violation of this Chapter shall be subject to injunctive relief, any permit issued pursuant to this Chapter being deemed null and void, disgorgement and payment to the City of any monies unlawfully obtained, costs of abatement, costs of investigation, attorney fees, and any other relief or remedy available at law or in equity. The City of California City may also pursue any and all remedies and actions available and applicable under State and local laws for any violations committed by the cannabis business or persons related to, or associated with, the cannabis activity. Additionally, when there is determined to be an imminent threat to public health, safety or welfare, the City Manager, his/her designee, or the Chief of Police, may take immediate action to temporarily suspend a cannabis business permit issued by the City, pending a hearing before the City Council.

( Ord. No. 18-766, § 2, 8-28-2018 )

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Sec. 5-6.1503. - Criminal Penalties.

Each and every violation of the provisions of this Chapter may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor and upon conviction be subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than twelve (12) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day a violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense.

( Ord. No. 18-766, § 2, 8-28-2018 )

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Sec. 5-6.1504. - Remedies Cumulative and Not Exclusive.

The remedies provided herein are not to be construed as exclusive remedies. The City is authorized to pursue any proceedings or remedies provided by law.

( Ord. No. 18-766, § 2, 8-28-2018 )

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