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Per county policy, fines accrued at $12,000 per day, for up to 90 days—and that included while people waited for the opportunity to have a hearing, which could take years.
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Humboldt County policy allowed fines to accrue at $12,000 per day for up to 90 days, including during the waiting period for a hearing.
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Claim Maker
Billy Binion
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-09-20",
    "location": "Humboldt County, California"
}
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Finance Legal Policy
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54ccd3d1-13b7-4c3b-8299-72d4805dc339
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Created
October 2, 2026 at 10:06 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 2, 2026 at 10:06 AM (1 week ago)

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Why Did a California County Fine Them Over $1 Million for Someone Else's Code Violations?
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https://reason.com/2026/09/20/why-did-a-california-county-fine-them-over-1-million-for-someone-elses-code-violations

A California county's cannabis code-enforcement scheme, which levied massive fines on property owners for violations committed by previous owners, has been settled. The system, which accrued fines at $12,000 per day, was challenged by property owners who faced ruinous penalties.

Code Enforcement Property Rights Excessive Fines Humboldt County Cannabis Regulation Civil Liberties Government Revenue

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