Earlier editions: 2026-07
Santa Monica Municipal Code Art. XVII Miscellaneous
Santa Monica Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Monica
Cite as: Santa Monica Municipal Code Article XVII · Text as of 2026-10-04
1700. Definitions.
Unless the provision or the context otherwise requires, as used in this Charter:
(a) “Shall” is mandatory, and “may” is permissive.
1701. Violations.
The violation of any provision of this Charter shall be deemed a misdemeanor and be punishable upon conviction by a fine of not exceeding Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars or by imprisonment for a term of not exceeding six months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
1702. Validity.
If any provision of this Charter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Charter, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.
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