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CA AB1800

Bill

Status

Passed

9/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Curt Hagman

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases misdemeanor penalties for unlawfully claiming ownership or possession of a residential dwelling for rental purposes to imprisonment up to one year and/or fines up to $2,500
  • Increases misdemeanor penalties for causing another person to enter or remain in a residential dwelling without owner consent for rental purposes to imprisonment up to one year and/or fines up to $2,500
  • Clarifies that the law does not apply to tenants, subtenants, lessees, sublessees, assignees, or other persons with lawful occupancy interests
  • Preserves ability to prosecute offenders under other applicable laws, including grand theft and fraud charges
  • Exempts the state from reimbursing local agencies for costs since the law only changes penalties for existing crimes

Legislative Description

Unlawful rental of residential dwelling: penalties.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 580, Statutes of 2010.

9/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/15/2010
Public Safety5/6/2010
Rules4/22/2010
Appropriations3/24/2010
Public Safety2/18/2010

Full Bill Text

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