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CARB Increases Maximum Enforcement Penalties Based on 2024 CPI Adjustment
California Air Resources BoardCalifornia Air Resources BoardCalifornia
Announced
Feb 21, 2025
Effective
Feb 21, 2025
Implementation
Feb 21, 2025
Description
CARB's Enforcement Division issued a memorandum increasing maximum penalties for violations based on the 2024 California Consumer Price Index adjustment. The increased penalty amounts apply to violations occurring on or after February 21, 2025. This represents a routine but required adjustment to penalty structures to maintain their deterrent effect. Compliance teams should reference the updated penalty tables when assessing potential violation settlements.
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CARB Increases Maximum Enforcement Penalties Based on 2024 CPI Adjustment
To: Enforcement Division Staff From: Heather Quiros, Division Chief Date: February 21, 2025 Subject: Increase in Maximum Penalties Based on 2024 California Consumer Price Index Effective immediately, California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff should reference the maximum penalties in the tables on page 2 of this memorandum when settling violations that occurred on or after the date of this memorandum. The California