It is unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person, to install, cause to be installed, use, actuate, or maintain any alarm system contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Notwithstanding the classification of a violation of this chapter as a misdemeanor, at the time an action is commenced to enforce the provisions of this chapter, the trial court, upon recommendation of the prosecuting attorney, may reduce the charged offense from a misdemeanor to an infraction pursuant to Section 19(c) of the California Penal Code.
A. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under this chapter shall be punished by: (1) a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) and/or thirty (30) days in the county jail for a first violation; (2) a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and/or ninety (90) days in the county jail for a second violation of this chapter within one year; and (3) a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) and/or six months in the county jail for each additional violation of this chapter within one year.
B. Any person convicted of any infraction of this chapter shall be punished by: (1) a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for a first violation; (2) a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the second violation of this chapter within one year; and (3) a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each additional violation of this chapter within one year.
C. Each day that a violation continues shall be regarded as a new and separate offense. (Prior code § 4503)