Section 22974.7 - Revocation or suspension of license; civil penaltyIn addition to any other civil or criminal penalty provided by law, upon a finding that a retailer has violated any provision of this division, the board may take the following actions:
(a) In the case of the first offense, the board may revoke or suspend the license or licenses of the retailer pursuant to the procedures applicable to the revocation of a license set forth in Section 30148 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.(b) In the case of a second or any subsequent offense, in addition to the action authorized under subdivision (a), the board may impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed the greater of either of the following:(1) Five times the retail value of the seized cigarettes or tobacco products.(2) Five thousand dollars ($5,000).Ca. Bus. and Prof'l. Code § 22974.7
Amended by Stats 2004 ch 82 (AB 2491), s 3, eff. 6/29/2004.Added by Stats 2003 ch 890 (AB 71), s 1, eff. 1/1/2004.