California Health & Safety Code > Health & Saf. Code §1597.62. Civil Penalty for Violation of Chapter
(a) The department may impose civil penalties of twenty-five dollars ($25) per day for uncorrected violations that present an immediate or potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. The penalties shall be imposed in accordance with Section 1596.893.
(b) The department shall implement this section only to the extent funds are available in accordance with Section 18285.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. [1993]