No state agency shall adopt or enforce any rule or regulation a violation of which can result in the imposition of a fine or imprisonment, or both, unless a statute specifically authorizes the imposition of such fine or imprisonment, or both, for a violation of the rule or regulation.
Cal. Gov. Code § 11145
Fines and Imprisonment
Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1414.
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