fines

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While disputes over California beach access aren’t uncommon, Levy’s battle is being watched nationally for challenging the Coastal Commission’s most potent tool: its authority to impose massive fines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The plans would also cap the service fees charged by resale platforms, and allow regulators to impose fines of up to 10% of global turnover on firms breaking the new laws.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Those that fail to adapt will not need to be punished by fines that are often difficult to collect.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

It seeks millions of dollars of fines and possible suspension of the carrier’s license to sell insurance in California, alleging State Farm mishandled January 2025 wildfire claims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The penalties for violating security regulations covering information judged to be sensitive had a distinctly militaristic cast, with fines of up to $300,000 and jail terms as long as thirty years for “willful” disclosures.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik