California Vehicle Code Section 24002.5

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(a) No person may operate a farm labor vehicle that is in
a condition that presents an immediate safety hazard or in violation
of Section 24004 or 31402.
   (b) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a
fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and not more than
five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both that fine and a sentence of
confinement for not more than six months in the county jail.  No part
of any fine imposed under this section may be suspended.
   (c) As used in this section, an "immediate safety hazard" is any
equipment violation described in subdivision (a) of Section 31401 or
Section 31405, including any violation of a regulation adopted
pursuant to those provisions.
   (d) Any member of the Department of the California Highway Patrol
may impound a farm labor vehicle operated in violation of this
section pursuant to Section 34506.4.

Last modified: July 31, 2008