It’s an administrative penalty, it’s not incarceration.
That’s why he thinks he can do this.
His attorneys have certainly staffed it, and they think they can do this, even if it’s over the top.
Will provoke a legal debate on what a legal penalty is for administrative violations, which is a debate long overdue: only legislators should have the power to mandate penalties of any type, since they are accountable to the voters.
Garcetti is too, but he’s executive branch, not legislative.
Will be immediately stayed by a court order pending review after the first lawsuit.
It’s an administrative penalty, it’s not incarceration.
yes, but an administrative action that is, in essence, confiscating wealth. That is, no water, no electric, triggers unsuitable habitat, which triggers homeowner’s insurance clauses, which destroys homeowner’s equity should there be a fire.
who has the power to arrest mayors? city? county? state? federal?