Dumping waste, debris, or any matter on public or private property without consent is a state-law offense under California Penal Code §374.3, punishable by mandatory escalating fines and, for commercial-quantity dumping, jail time.
Per California Penal Code §374.3, a first-offense illegal dumping conviction carries a mandatory fine of $250–$1,000; a second conviction $500–$1,500; a third or subsequent conviction $750–$3,000. Dumping in commercial quantities is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail plus mandatory fines starting at $1,000–$3,000 for a first conviction. Courts may also order the violator to remove the waste and perform at least 12 hours of community service picking up litter. Fines are doubled if the dumped material is used tires. In Lincoln, residents report dumping to Public Works at (916) 434-2450 or via the Public Services Request Form, and the City may abate dumped materials and bill the responsible party. Local nuisance provisions of Title 8 of the Lincoln Municipal Code can also apply.
Cal. Penal Code §374.3: $250–$1,000 (1st), $500–$1,500 (2nd), $750–$3,000 (3rd+). Commercial-quantity dumping is a misdemeanor with up to 6 months jail and $1,000–$3,000 mandatory fine. Used-tire fines are doubled. Court may impose mandatory cleanup and 12+ hours community service.
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