California SB716 establishes fines for health and safety violations in nonresidential structures.

California SB716 adds provisions to the Government Code to establish fines for health and safety violations in nonresidential structures. It sets fines for violations in structures with a floor area of 20,000 or more square feet, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. The fines can be increased if the violation results in a state of emergency declaration. The bill also specifies that fines may be assessed against tenants or third parties if the violation is within their control.

California SB716 establishes fines for health and safety violations in nonresidential structures.

California SB716 adds provisions to the Government Code to establish fines for health and safety violations in nonresidential structures. It sets fines for violations in structures with a floor area of 20,000 or more square feet, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. The fines can be increased if the violation results in a state of emergency declaration. The bill also specifies that fines may be assessed against tenants or third parties if the violation is within their control.